Cause of High Blood Pressure
 What Are The Reasons For High Blood Pressure

Cause of High Blood Pressure in Majority of Cases Unknown

In 90 to 95 percent of cases, a single, specific cause of high blood pressure is unknown. When the cause of high blood pressure is not known, it is called "essential" hypertension. When the cause of high blood pressure is known, this is called secondary high blood pressure or secondary hypertension.

Although the exact cause of high blood pressure is almost always unknown, many different things can influence and increase your risk of of developing it. Genetics definitely play a role, but the cause of high blood pressure is closely related to lifestyle, smoking, diabetes and dietary factors.  A major cause of high blood pressure, or at the very least a contributing factor, seems to be excessive weight.

Cause of High Blood Pressure in Known Cases

Secondary high blood pressure  is the type of high blood pressure where the cause of high blood pressure is known. Correct diagnosis of the cause of high blood pressure is important. Before medications or any treatments  are considered, a medical work up is most likely indicated to determine whether an underlying cause of high blood pressure is present.  Some of these secondary causes of high blood pressure include:

• build up of fatty residue inside the arteries, forcing blood through the narrow gap.
• is kidney disease
• narrowing of the aorta, called a coarctation. This is a narrowing of the aorta between the upper-body aorta branches and the branches to the lower body.
• a tumor of the adrenal gland called a pheochromocytoma.
• chemical called angiotensin found in the blood that causes vasoconstriction.
• the hyperfunction of the sympathetic nerve.
• in Ayurvedic medicine, a cause of high blood pressure is believed to be an acid stomach.

In Conclusion,  lifestyle changes play an important role in managing high blood pressure. However, even with these lifestyle guidelines, many cases of high blood pressure cannot be prevented. With age and an inactive lifestyle, the risk of developing high blood pressure only increases. 

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