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Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Hypertension) that could possibly cause Hypertension includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Hypertension that are listed by the Diseases Database:
The following conditions have been cited in various sources as potentially causal risk factors related to Hypertension:
The following medical statistics relate to risk factors for Hypertension:
Race Profile for Hypertension: More common and earlier in African Americans. Women: 34.2% African American women, 22.0% Hispanic women, 19...more »
Gender Profile of Hypertension: African American women have higher rates of hypertension than white women and Hispanic women. According to... (Source: excerpt from HYPERTENSION AND AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN: NWHIC) ...more »
To research the causes of Hypertension, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Hypertension:
Causes of Types of Hypertension: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Hypertension:
Causes of Broader Categories of Hypertension: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Hypertension as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Hypertension. Our database lists the following as having Hypertension as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Hypertension as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Hypertension. Our database lists the following as having Hypertension as a symptom of that condition:
The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible
causes of Hypertension as a symptom.
This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances
may cause your symptoms.
Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using,
including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 285 medications causing Hypertension
When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Hypertension as a symptom.
The list below is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.
See full list of 771 drug interactions causing Hypertension
Causes: Hypertension:
High blood pressure has a variety of causes. It generally tends to rise with age, unless it has been monitored and controlled as needed. It can also be caused by other medical conditions, such as thyroid disease or chronic kidney disease, and medications, such as over-the-counter cold medications and oral contraceptives ("the Pill") and other hormone drugs. Obesity and heredity also play a role in the development of high blood pressure.
Article excerpts about the
causes of Hypertension:
As blood flows from the heart out to the blood vessels, it creates pressure against the blood vessel walls. Your blood pressure reading is a measure of this pressure. When that reading goes above a certain point, it is called high blood pressure. Hypertension is another name for HBP. (Source: excerpt from High Blood Pressure -- Age Page -- Health Information: NIA)
Doctors think that many things combine to cause HBP. Being overweight, drinking too much alcohol, and eating too much salt are risk factors because they raise your risk of having HBP. They do not cause it directly. (Source: excerpt from High Blood Pressure -- Age Page -- Health Information: NIA)
The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Hypertension:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Hypertension may be found in:
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