Hypertension And High Blood Pressure

Hypertension is a long-term force of blood against the walls surrounding you heart that may cause serious health conditions. There are no symptoms of hypertension unless it is extremely severe. High blood pressure doesn’t really have a cure but there are ways to keep it under control. Changing your lifestyle and getting regular blood pressure readings are important to keep it under control.
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a very common aliment. It is a constant force of blood against artery walls and can cause a variety of health problems. About 70 million American adults have high blood pressure and only about 52% have it under control. According to the CDC, more than 360,000 American deaths in 2013 included high blood pressure as a primary or contributing cause.
Some people may have headaches, shortness of breath, or nosebleeds, but those symptoms are not specific for high blood pressure.
There are two types of blood pressure, Primary or essential hypertension and Secondary hypertension. The root cause of primary hypertension is unknown but it tends to slowly develop over time. Secondary hypertension is caused by an underlying condition such as: Obstructive sleep apnea, Kidney problems, thyroid problems,