Hypertension

Hypertension is the cause where the force of the blood against the artery wall is too high. Hypertension (HTN) is otherwise known as High Blood Pressure (HBP). This is a common problem found in most of the adults. Nowadays, hypertension is seen in youngsters. There are various reasons for hypertension. There is no particular symptom we can identify for hypertension but when the blood pressure range is too high it affects the body severely. There are two types of high blood pressure as Primary (essential) High Blood Pressure and Secondary High Blood Pressure. High Blood Pressure causes many problems in the human body as heart diseases, kidney diseases, obesity and other factors. The main causes for hypertension can be listed as excess salt in the diet, alcohol use, smoking and unbalanced diet. 

     1-1: Primary Hypertension

     1-2: Secondary Hypertension

     1-3: Hypertension and Obesity

     1-4: Causes of Hypertension

     1-5: Hypertension in Children