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What to do if i hear the people with kidney disease can get high blood pressure. how is this?

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See details: The kidneys produce certain substances that can raise blood pressure.

Dr Naguib agreed

Answered 6/6/2013

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Kidney dz and HIBP: Injured or diseased kidneys retain sodium and secrete renin; renin activates angiotensin which elevates BP directly; high BP thus results from sodium retention and angiotensin excess; angiotensin constricts arteries which elevate BP directly.

Answered 8/30/2014

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