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This Are The Causes Of Hypertension. by ferdvict2(m): 6:00pm On Jun 13, 2015
1. Primary Hypertension: Primary Hypertension also called essential
hypertension. This type of
hypertension has no specific,
identifiable cause and is
sometimes said to be caused by
environmental, genetics and
age factors. Majority of people
who suffer from hypertension
suffer from this type of
hypertension.

2. Secondary Hypertension:
Secondary hypertension is
usually caused by another
medical condition which the
patient may already be suffering
from. For instance, some
women develop secondary
hypertension during pregnancy.
Secondary hypertension would
usually go away when the
underlying condition is treated.

OTHER CAUSES ARE :

¤ Alcohol Abuse: Excessive
drinking of alcohol can raise the
blood pressure to unhealthy
levels overtime and cause
hypertension. The calories in
alcohol can also lead to
excessive weight gain, which is
another common cause of
hypertension.

¤ Illegal Drugs: Some illegal drugs
like Cocaine, Amphetamines and
Acetaminophen can also affect
the blood pressure.

¤ Medications: Taking of some
medications such as anti-
depressants, caffeine, birth
control pills, migraine
medications, anti-inflammatory
drugs and nasal decongestants
can also increase blood
pressure.

¤ Birth Defects: Sometimes, a
person may suffer from high
blood pressure due to defects
in their blood vessels. This type
of hypertension is can be traced
to a person’s genes.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea:

Another major cause of
secondary hypertension is a
health condition known as
Obstructive Sleep Apnea. It is a
sleeping disorder that causes
shortness/cessation of breath
during sleep.

¤ Obesity: Being Overweight or
Obese can also cause a person
to develop Hypertension. Excess
fat in the body would require
extra oxygen and nutrients and
since it is the heart’s job to
supply these nutrients, it has to
overwork itself to achieve this,
thereby leading to increase in
blood pressure.

¤ Poor Diet: High Blood Pressure
may also be caused by a poor
diet. When a person consumes
too much sodium, caffeinated
drinks or fatty foods, there are
risks of developing high blood
pressure.

¤ Sedentary Lifestyle: Another
major cause of high blood
pressure is living a sedentary
lifestyle characterized by low
levels of physical activity or no
physical activities at all.

¤ Age: A person may also develop
hypertension as they age. The
risks of a person developing
hypertension would actually
increase as they grow older.

¤ Smoking: People who smoke
are also at a risk of developing
high blood pressure. The
nicotine contents in cigarettes
may cause the arteries to
become narrow and hardened.
This stresses the heart out and
eventually leads to
hypertension.

¤ Vitamin Deficiencies: Vitamin D
deficiency is yet another factor
that may lead to hypertension.
Researchers have discovered
that people with lower levels of
Vitamin D are at a higher risk of
developing hypertension.

Chronic Kidney diseases as well as
thyroid and adrenal problems may
also cause hypertension.
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