Question 1

do e cigarrettes cause high blood pressure?

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Not "cause": In reality we do not KNOW the true cause of high blood pressure. We do know many things that will drive it up in a predisposed individual. Considering about 30% of population has HTN, it is fairly common. Smoking and/or any act that stresses the body or mind can drive BP up in someone wo already has HTN or is genetically "ripe" to develop  HTN

Question 2

what are high blood pressure cause s and cure?

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Multiple causes: There are many causes of high BP.  Aging and hardening of arteries are the most common  causes.  Very few have cure.  The treatments can be directed to the specific causes, if known.  However, essential hypertension is one when the cause is unknown.  Most high BP can be controlled but not cured by behavioral treatment, lifestyle modification, diet, exercise, weight loss and medication.

Question 3

does high blood pressure cause you to gain weight?

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No: High blood pressure does not cause weight gain. If associated with heart failure, weight may increase.

Question 4

what can cause high blood pressure in young people?

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Many problems: Obesity is a common cause, as is renal artery disease. Hormonal excess and glomerular disease can also be causes of high blood pressure. Kidney disease will cause it. In any case hypertension in a  young person requires thoughtful examination and investigation of the patient by their phsician.

Question 5

what causes high blood pressure in a young man in his 20's?

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Genes,aldosterone,: From 15-35% of hypertension results from secondary causes (excess hormones, abnormal blood vessels).  This is more likely to be the case in a young person, especially if no family history of high blood pressure.  If your BP is verified as high, secondary causes should be evaluated, and if ruled out, treated with lifestyle changes and if necessary, medicines.

Question 6

can you tell me more about what causes high blood pressure?

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Several things: Essential HTN is most common cause.This refers to basically a combination of family tendency an such things as weight gain, high salt intake. Smoking & alcohol contribute to high blood pressure, as can diabetes.Less common are secondary causes such as from renal disease, hyperaldosteronism, 
pheochromocytoma and so on. Basic evaluation should include labs, urinalysis and ecg.Rx w/diet, exercise, meds.

Question 7

i'm getting off depocate, will this cause high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

It should not: There are reports of Depakote causing high blood pressure in under 5% of people who take it. There are some smaller reports in about 2% of it causing low blood pressure. In general, there has been no significant reporting of bringing on high blood pressure when stopping it. The biggest concern is having seizures in those who were taking it for that reason.

Question 8

does newly diagnosed hydrocephalous cause high blood pressure or is the high blood pressure causing the hydrocephalous?

Accepted Answer

May or may not: Hydrocephaloous is not caused by blood pressure  but the stress of knowing or the headaches may cause blood presure issues. There may also be the problem of the increased intracranial pressure may cause a blood pressure elevation to compensate and low blood flow in the brain.

Question 9

i have high blood pressure, 148 or 142. i don't know what the cause is. am i in danger of something if i don't stop my high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: Hypertension is when the blood pressure exceeds 140/90 mmhg for a significant part of the day. If untreated, these people have an increased incidence of atherosclerotic disease, heart attack, stroke and kidney failure.

Question 10

does high blood pressure cause head problems?

Accepted Answer

It can: High blood pressure can cause headaches, dizziness, cloudy thinking, and in worst case can lead to stroke.  If you have high blood pressure, be sure to follow up with your primary care physician to manage it with meds and lifestyle recommendations.

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