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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
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe cause of hypertension is hotly debated, but there are numerous factors associated with the condition. Those factors directly linked are smoking , obesity, Diabetes and a sedentary lifestyle.
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∙ 12y agoThere are many potential causes of hypertension. As people age, they will often develop hypertension naturally. Unhealthy lifestyles can also cause hypertension. Alcohol abuse, lack of exercise, high sodium intake, and obesity are risk factors for hypertension. People who are under a large amount of stress often develop hypertension. Finally, not ingesting enough calcium, potassium, or magnesium can also cause hypertension.
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What is primary hypertension?
Hypertension without a known cause is called primary or essential hypertension.
Essential hypertension is the result of an underlying pathologic condition in another body system?
Essential hypertension means there is no known causes. Secondary hypertension means there is some known cause of your elevated pressure. Treatment would gear toward whatever that cause. However, the majority of hypertension is essential.
Can penicillin cause hypertension?
Yes penicillin dose cause hypertension for life; it is common knowledge
Is hypertension the root cause of eating disorders?
No, hypertension has not been proven to cause eating disorders.
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.
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/
Could albuterol cause hypertention?
Yes, Albuterol could cause hypertension and hypertension is listed as one of the most common side effects.
What does hypertension attack?
Hypertension can cause damage to your heart, blood vessels, kidneys, eyes and brain
Does hypertension cause excessive hunger?
No. Obesity associated with hypertension is caused by an imbalance in horemone levels.
