5 Causes of Hypertension
Some of the worst diseases known to man are silent, waiting until the accumulated damage is life altering or life ending.
Hypertension is one of those diseases.
Scientists are still learning about all the causes of this disorder, but several are available to help you know how vigilant you have to be in order to prevent tragedy.
If you fit into one or more of the following categories, you'll want to both tell your doctor and closely monitor your numbers.
1) Heart Disease:While it is considered a type of heart disease, high blood pressure is usually just a symptom.
If you have any form of heart disease you are at risk for this symptom to appear.
These problems could be from defects such as a faulty valve or be a result of hardening of the arteries.
2)Heredity:If a first degree relative has this problem, you may also develop it.
A first degree relative translates to either parent or any sibling.
If you are aware that this problem has been passed down over multiple generations, keep a close watch.
3) High Stress:You'd be hard pressed to find many citizens of the U.
S.
that aren't suffering from high stress.
The economy, unemployment and other factors weigh in on all of us.
This sort of stress is usually long term, and as such can do a lot of damage.
One of the first things it will do is cause your numbers to skyrocket.
4) Kidney Disease:This is a sort of Catch-22 thing.
If you have kidney disease, you will probably have high blood pressure.
If your BP is high, it can damage your kidneys.
You'll want to keep an eye on both if you are at risk for either.
5) Obesity:Have you ever wondered if there is a health problem that is not related to our epidemic of expanding middles?Being overweight and being obese put a lot of extra burdens on your heart.
This burden translates into higher numbers.
Of these problems, only two are things you can do something about.
If you are under a lot of stress, talk to your doctor about how to relieve it.
The suggestions will probably range from exercise to medications.
If you wish for more natural means, a qualified herbal practitioner can help you in that department.
Obesity will take more time and effort.
It also requires a trip to the doctor and you may also need to consult a nutritionist.
They will help you design an weight loss program that fits your health and as best it can your lifestyle.
In either case, make sure to tell the doctor about any other underlying health problems and if you are at risk from the other causes.
Don't forget to mention any medications or supplements you take in order to prevent drug/herb interactions.
Hypertension is one of those diseases.
Scientists are still learning about all the causes of this disorder, but several are available to help you know how vigilant you have to be in order to prevent tragedy.
If you fit into one or more of the following categories, you'll want to both tell your doctor and closely monitor your numbers.
1) Heart Disease:While it is considered a type of heart disease, high blood pressure is usually just a symptom.
If you have any form of heart disease you are at risk for this symptom to appear.
These problems could be from defects such as a faulty valve or be a result of hardening of the arteries.
2)Heredity:If a first degree relative has this problem, you may also develop it.
A first degree relative translates to either parent or any sibling.
If you are aware that this problem has been passed down over multiple generations, keep a close watch.
3) High Stress:You'd be hard pressed to find many citizens of the U.
S.
that aren't suffering from high stress.
The economy, unemployment and other factors weigh in on all of us.
This sort of stress is usually long term, and as such can do a lot of damage.
One of the first things it will do is cause your numbers to skyrocket.
4) Kidney Disease:This is a sort of Catch-22 thing.
If you have kidney disease, you will probably have high blood pressure.
If your BP is high, it can damage your kidneys.
You'll want to keep an eye on both if you are at risk for either.
5) Obesity:Have you ever wondered if there is a health problem that is not related to our epidemic of expanding middles?Being overweight and being obese put a lot of extra burdens on your heart.
This burden translates into higher numbers.
Of these problems, only two are things you can do something about.
If you are under a lot of stress, talk to your doctor about how to relieve it.
The suggestions will probably range from exercise to medications.
If you wish for more natural means, a qualified herbal practitioner can help you in that department.
Obesity will take more time and effort.
It also requires a trip to the doctor and you may also need to consult a nutritionist.
They will help you design an weight loss program that fits your health and as best it can your lifestyle.
In either case, make sure to tell the doctor about any other underlying health problems and if you are at risk from the other causes.
Don't forget to mention any medications or supplements you take in order to prevent drug/herb interactions.