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Yes, vasopressor effect due to increase in catecholamines.
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Can alcohol abuse cause either primary or secondary hypertension?
yes it can cause hyper tension because Alcohol is a Vasopressor an agent that increases the blood pressure of the body causing for drinkers to increase their adrenaline. and Alcohol contains calories that contribute to weight gain that is also a risk factor to Hypertension
What is a known is the cause of hypertension?
The main causes associated with chronic Hypertension are obesity, increased salt and alcohol intake, and diseases with the thyroid glands and kidney. Other causes include coming into contact with chemicals such as mercury and lead and abusing drugs such as cocaine
The cause of essential hypertension?
Primary hypertension means high blood pressure with no obvious underlying medical cause. Various lifestyle choices and conditions influence high blood pressure but don't necessarily cause it. These include obesity, stress, excessive alcohol consumption and a sedentary lifestyle.
What is primary hypertension?
Hypertension without a known cause is called primary or essential hypertension.
Is hypertension the root cause of eating disorders?
No, hypertension has not been proven to cause eating disorders.
Can penicillin cause hypertension?
Yes penicillin dose cause hypertension for life; it is common knowledge
Can caffeine kill?
Caffeine can cause hypertension and hypertension can cause other complications that may kill a person.
What type of pathogen is hypertension?
hypertension is not a pathogen, it is a condition. There are many causes for hypertension, but I don't know of any pathogens that can directly cause hypertension.
What are three risk factors for hypertension?
alcohol, stress, smoking
Can anaesthesia cause hypertension?
yes
What is hypertension's cause in men?
Hypertension is high blood pressure and there are many health conditions that can cause this. It is important to know that often there are not any symptoms of hypertension. Stress is often a big cause of high blood pressure and also any medication you are taking can cause it.
What is the difference between unspecified Hypertension and benign hypertension?
these are misnomers actually,when there is no evident cause of hypertension then it is called idiopathic/benign/primary/unspecified hypertension. http://treathypertension.blogspot.com/
