Hypertension Treatment in Kolhapur

Blood pressure is the pressure that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries while being pumped out of the heart. If this pressure is above the normal level, it is called high blood pressure, or hypertension. Hypertension is a very common ailment today, and most people who have it don’t know they do. Although unnoticeable, it is very harmful. High blood pressure makes a person vulnerable to heart failure , Kidney failure , Stroke , Heart attack

In most people with hypertension, there is no identifiable cause for the condition. Such hypertension is called ‘primary hypertension’. It grows gradually over the years.In some people, hypertension develops due to an underlying condition. This type of hypertension is called ‘secondary hypertension’. Secondary hypertension usually causes higher blood pressure than primary. It can be caused due to various reasons, some of which are -

• Diseases Of Kidneys
• Endocrine Disorders
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Sleep Apnea

There are certain factors that increase the risk of hypertension in a person. These factors include-

• Old Age
• Family History of Hypertension
• Excessive Alcohol or Tobacco Consumption
• Pregnancy
• Stress