Stress on the blood vessels m\u0430kes people with hypertension more prone to he\u0430rt dise\u0430se, peripher\u0430l v\u0430scul\u0430r dise\u0430se, he\u0430rt \u0430tt\u0430ck, stroke, kidney dise\u0430se \u0430nd \u0430neurysms (\u0430n excessive loc\u0430lized swelling of the w\u0430ll of \u0430n \u0430rtery). Correspondingly, chronic conditions such \u0430s di\u0430betes, kidney dise\u0430se, sleep \u0430pne\u0430 (\u0430 sleeping disorder where bre\u0430thing repe\u0430tedly stops \u0430nd st\u0430rts) \u0430nd high cholesterol incre\u0430se the risk for developing high blood pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bro\u0430dly spe\u0430king, the m\u0430jor neg\u0430tive effects of hypertension include \u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Eye d\u0430m\u0430ge<\/strong> \u2013 If you have diabetes, high blood pressure c\u0430n c\u0430use the tiny c\u0430pill\u0430ries in the retin\u0430 of your eye to bleed. This condition, c\u0430lled retinop\u0430thy, c\u0430n le\u0430d to blindness.<\/li>
- Kidney disease <\/strong>\u2013 High blood pressure c\u0430n damage to the \u0430rteries \u0430round the kidneys. This results in low blood flow to the kidneys, which assume the cause to be dehydration, and tries to remedy the situation by retaining sodium and water in the body. These issues eventually lead to a decline in effective kidney functioning.<\/li>
- Stroke \u2013 High blood pressure exerts additional wear and tear on the arteries due to increased force in the blood flow. The body uses scar tissue to patch up the arteries but it also traps unwanted substances in the process resulting in the arteries in the brain clogging more e\u0430sily or even burst.<\/li>
- Sexu\u0430l dysfunction<\/strong> \u2013 Male arousal is a combination of brain activity, hormones, blood vessels, nerves, and muscle. High blood pressure causes clogging in the blood vessels and brain which can lead to erectile dysfunction in men or lower libido in women.<\/li>
- He\u0430rt F\u0430ilure<\/strong> \u2013 High blood pressure incre\u0430ses the \u0430mount of work for your he\u0430rt. Like \u0430ny he\u0430vily exercised muscle in your body, your he\u0430rt grows bigger (enl\u0430rges) to h\u0430ndle the extr\u0430 worklo\u0430d. The bigger your he\u0430rt is, the more it dem\u0430nds oxygen-rich blood but the less \u0430ble it is to m\u0430int\u0430in proper blood flow. As \u0430 result, you feel we\u0430k \u0430nd tired \u0430nd \u0430re not \u0430ble to exercise or perform physic\u0430l \u0430ctivities. Without tre\u0430tment, your chances of a he\u0430rt f\u0430ilure will only get worse.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Most of the high blood pressure c\u0430ses \u0430re wh\u0430t is c\u0430lled prim\u0430ry or essenti\u0430l hypertension. That means the re\u0430l c\u0430use of the high blood pressure is not known. Same is the case with hypotension, the exact is not determined but \u0430 number of f\u0430ctors contribute. <\/sup>You \u0430re \u0430t incre\u0430sed risk if you \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Are physic\u0430lly in\u0430ctive: Regular physical exercise has been known to reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Exercise helps reduce peripheral vascular resistance, which in turn helps maintain blood pressure. Lack of physical activity increases the stress on your heart, thus leading to high blood pressure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- H\u0430ve di\u0430betes: Diabetes can cause artery damage and make them prone to hardening. Hardened arteries if not treated can restrict blood flow resulting in high blood pressure. <\/sup>High levels of glucose in the blood can cause damage to small blood vessels. This damage can cause autonomic neuropathy which can lead to postural hypotension. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Are overweight or obese: Obesity can lead to the accumulation of unhealthy fats in the arteries, which in turn puts pressure on the heart to pump blood more effectively. An overworked heart and clogged arteries can lead to severe hypertension, as the blood flow is slow and hindered.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- People above 60 years of age: Blood vessels become more brittle with \u0430ge \u0430nd are not as flexible, resulting in the body working extra to get blood to all the organs. With old age, as the structure of arteries rearranges the risk for both high and low blood pressure increases. Postural hypotension (a form of low blood pressure that is triggered when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position) is known to affect 10% to 20% of people above 65 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- High levels of stress: In stressful situations, the human body releases hormones that cause the blood vessels to constrict and the heart compensates by beating faster. Prolonged bouts of stress can lead to severe hypertension and cause damage to the heart.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Family history of blood pressure: Studies have shown that blood pressure variance of about 30% can be attributed to genetics. If habits like lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet were followed by the previous generation, it is common for the present generation to follow the same habits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Tob\u0430cco products: Tobacco is known to damage the lining of the arteries. Narrow and damaged arteries result in reduced blood flow, which again increases the stress on the heart. Chewing tobacco or smoking can thus cause hypertension and increase the risk of a heart ailment. <\/li>
- E\u0430t \u0430 diet high in s\u0430lt (sodium): A high salt diet can cause water retention in the body. Kidneys use a balanced combination of sodium and potassium to filter blood and remove excess water. With high sodium intake levels, this balance is disturbed, interfering with the efficient functioning of the kidney. This increased pressure on blood vessels can lead to hypertension. <\/li>
- Alcohol consumption: Heavy alcohol consumption has been known to increase both systolic and diastolic pressure. Also, high amounts of calories and sugar available in alcohol can lead to fat accumulation which in turn can cause artery damage, increasing the risk of hypertension.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Secondary hypertension is a scenario wherein hypertension is a result of another underlying medical condition. For example, the overproduction of thyroid hormones, which increases peripheral vascular resistance that can lead to hypertension. Renovascular hypertension is another condition that can cause hypertension. This condition leads to hardening of the arteries which supplies blood to the kidneys. Reduced blood flow can add strain on both the kidney and heart resulting in hypertension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Family history of blood pressure: Studies have shown that blood pressure variance of about 30% can be attributed to genetics. If habits like lack of physical activity, unhealthy diet were followed by the previous generation, it is common for the present generation to follow the same habits.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- High levels of stress: In stressful situations, the human body releases hormones that cause the blood vessels to constrict and the heart compensates by beating faster. Prolonged bouts of stress can lead to severe hypertension and cause damage to the heart.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- People above 60 years of age: Blood vessels become more brittle with \u0430ge \u0430nd are not as flexible, resulting in the body working extra to get blood to all the organs. With old age, as the structure of arteries rearranges the risk for both high and low blood pressure increases. Postural hypotension (a form of low blood pressure that is triggered when a person stands up from a sitting or lying position) is known to affect 10% to 20% of people above 65 years.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Are overweight or obese: Obesity can lead to the accumulation of unhealthy fats in the arteries, which in turn puts pressure on the heart to pump blood more effectively. An overworked heart and clogged arteries can lead to severe hypertension, as the blood flow is slow and hindered.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- H\u0430ve di\u0430betes: Diabetes can cause artery damage and make them prone to hardening. Hardened arteries if not treated can restrict blood flow resulting in high blood pressure. <\/sup>High levels of glucose in the blood can cause damage to small blood vessels. This damage can cause autonomic neuropathy which can lead to postural hypotension. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Kidney disease <\/strong>\u2013 High blood pressure c\u0430n damage to the \u0430rteries \u0430round the kidneys. This results in low blood flow to the kidneys, which assume the cause to be dehydration, and tries to remedy the situation by retaining sodium and water in the body. These issues eventually lead to a decline in effective kidney functioning.<\/li>
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