Question 1

why hypertension is called silent killer?

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HTN: one may not show clinical symptoms when Blood pressure is elevated.
Hence, called the silent killer....

Question 2

any ideas why hypertension results in renal insufficiency?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: Hypertension is associated with atherosclerosis and arteriosclerosis and the arterial disease results in decreased perfusion of the kidney which decreases renal function.

Question 3

why does hypertension occur?

Accepted Answer

Genes and time: The arteries (vessels that transport blood away from heart) are very elegant pipes lined with muscle and smooth tissue to allow blood to travel quickly where its neeeded and to stretch or pulse based on body needs.  As we get older, cholesterol deposits make them stiffer and less flexible increasing the pressure.  High dietary sodium, kidney disease, obesity can also increase the volume of blood.

Question 4

why does hypertension cause polyuria?

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Bp: Hypertension can cause polyuria when the renal vascular has not begun to obstruct. The higher pressure head can push filtration pressure up and cause polyuria until relative dehydration results. Htn can also be associated with diabetes and its polyuria. When hypertension is long standing and renal changes have progressed, the situation changes as filtration pressures and sodium retention result., .

Question 5

why does hypertension cause increased intracranial pressure?

Accepted Answer

No it does not: Increase intracranial Pressure is the increase pressure inside the skull and thereby in the cerebrospinal fluid and brain itself.
But it is not caused by Systemic Hypertension

Question 6

why is hypertension a factor in causing chronic renal failure?

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HTN and CRF: Renal failure is one of several complications of longstanding hypertension which has not been adequately treated.  It does this by damaging the kidneys so that they don't function properly.  Once renal failure has occurred it may not be reversible, but strict control of blood pressure can slow the progression.

Question 7

why do hypertension patients need beta blockers does the body sends beta signals without any reason can hypertension be cured with good lifestyle?

Accepted Answer

: I don't know what you mean by good lifestyle but low salt and low anxiety with good nutrition could reduce chances of hypertension The beta &amp;alphareceptors on the blood vessels, were arbitrarily named that sense chemicals in the body to affect the tone of the blood vessels with high blood pressure if they tense the vessels and the medications to block the effect of the chemicals on the receptors.

Question 8

please explain why is renal hypertension so dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Causes kidney failur: If untreated over the long-term, it is so dangerous because it causes renal failure.  Patients with renal failure may need dialysis.

Question 9

why does my hypertension medication make me so sleepy?

Accepted Answer

Hbp: Not all hypertension meds cause sleepiness. Reserpine and clonidine are two which cause signficant fatigue. Diuretics, ACE inhibitors and calcium channel blockers usually don't cause fatigue. There are many meds possible.

Question 10

what causes primary hypertension why does blood pressure in people with hypertension starts to rise suddenly can hypertension be cured?

Accepted Answer

: There is no specific "cause" of hypertension. Genetics play a role as do lifestyle factors like salt intake, diet, obesity. If one is overweight and consumes lots of salt, dietary changes and weight loss, exercise can eliminate hypertension but one would have to follow that lifestyle for life. If one does not change lifestyle habits(and even in some with changes)  usually you are on medication .

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