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Medical Conditions - Essential Hypertension

High blood pressure is the rise in blood pressure due to underlying causes like kidney disorders, diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea, etc. When there is no underlying cause for hypertension, it is termed essential hypertension. They usually do not produce symptoms and are identified during routine medical check-ups. This is treated with lifestyle changes, exercise, quitting smoking and alcohol consumption, etc.

All essential hypertension Q&A

My spouse's BP rose post-surgery advice. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would like you to know that only disturbing news cannot raise her blood pressure (BP) by that much.

What could be causing high blood pressure in a 33-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. At the age of 33, you have high blood pressure. This is called essential hypertension.

What is the role of aldosterone in controlling BP?

Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. You are correct. While Hyperaldosteronism typically leads to hypertension with low potassium levels, your situation appears to be the opposite.

My BP is high. Should I get checked for secondary hypertension?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes certainly, you being a young hypertensive first need an evaluation to know the cause of blood pressure.

Is the QRS contour abnormal for a patient with severe diabetes?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your doctor has done the right thing.

Can there be any risks associated with pregnancy in a hypertensive woman?

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