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Hypertension or high blood pressure (HBP) is a chronic condition in which blood pressure is elevated above its normal range of 120 mm Hg of systolic pressure or above 80 mm Hg of diastolic pressure.
HBP is often asymptomatic and requires blood pressure readings in order to be identified. However, it can cause nose bleeding, headaches, a red or flushed face, dizziness, fatigue, nervousness, insomnia, blurred vision, fluid retention, and shortness of breath (Marieb & Hoehn, 2013).
The causes of HBP are varied. Primary hypertension can be caused by hereditary factors or genetic predisposition; a diet that involves high consumption of salt, saturated fat, and cholesterol, or a deficiency in consumption of potassium, calcium, and magnesium; obesity; older age (more likely to appear after age 40); diabetes mellitus; impaired kidney function; arteriosclerosis; general toxemia; glandular disturbances; excessive consumption of stimulants such as tea, coffee, or others; stressful events; and/or smoking.
Secondary hypertension causes are more easily identifiable, as this condition is linked to specific conditions such as obstructed renal arteries, kidney disease, kidney malfunction, narrowed arteries, and endocrine disorders (hyperthyroidism, Cushing’s syndrome, and others) (Marieb & Hoehn, 2013).
