Hypertension Types - Renal, Adrenal and Rebound

Hypertension is the term used when no cause can be found for the high blood pressure. Siblings of people with high blood pressure are more likely to have high blood pressure than the general population.

If a person is diagnosed with hypertension, it doesn't mean that he or she is "too nervous," overanxious, or obsessive. High blood pressure is not nervous tension. In fact, many people who are perfectly calm have high blood pressure.

The normal level for blood pressure is below 120/80, where 120 represent the systolic measurement (peak pressure in the arteries) and 80 represents the diastolic measurement (minimum pressure in the arteries). Blood pressure between 120/80 and 139/89 is called prehypertension (to denote increased risk of hypertension), and a blood pressure of 140/90 or above is considered hypertension.

Further, hypertension is divided into four types:
Renal hypertension is produced due to the disease of the kidney and renal arteries.
Adrenal hypertension is caused by adrenal cortical abnormalities.
Cushing’s syndrome, hypertension is caused by the interplay of various pathophysiological mechanisms, which regulate the plasma volume, peripheral vascular resistance and cardiac output.
Rebound hypertension, is the result of the sudden withdrawal of various antihypertensive medications. This type of hypertension can be avoided by reducing the dose of the medication gradually.

Signs of Hypertension
Headaches - Headaches may be experienced due to elevation in blood pressure. Sometimes morning headaches can also be due to hypertension.
Dizziness - Dizziness is often experience by people with high blood pressure. However dizziness cannot always be treated as a sign of hypertension. If dizziness is experienced it is always wise to consult a medical practitioner.
Nosebleeds - Nosebleeds without particular reason might be a symptom of high blood pressure.
Heart pain
Difficulty in breathing
Tinnitus (ringing or buzzing in the ears)
Blurred Vision
Frequent urination

The exact causes of hypertension are usually unknown; there are several factors that have been highly associated with the condition. These include:
Consumption of salt intake
Smoking (Smoking 15 or more cigarettes a day) or chewing tobacco, such as nicotine, cause your arteries to contract
Overweight  (more than standard weight)
Lack of physical activity
Consumption of alcohol
Insufficient calcium, potassium, and magnesium consumption
Stress at work and in the daily life.
Aging
Genetics and a family history of hypertension
Excessive use of pain killers and other strong medicines
Over consumption of oily food and fast food
Emotional and Physical stress
Over consumption of tea/coffee
Poor health to begin with, pregnancy, or poor diets are all hypertension causes.

MEASURES TO PREVENT AND TREAT HYPERTENSION
Do not use salt at the table
Restrict salt intake to 1.5 to 2.5 grams per day (4 to 6 tsp salt)
Choose unprocessed foods
Limit processed meats and cheeses
Limit pickled meats and vegetables
Check food labels for sodium content
Avoid baking powder and soda in all the preparations.
Limit intake of soy sauce, BBQ sauce, and other condiments and foods that may be high in sodium
Restrict alcohol intake to no more than two drinks a day for men and one for women
Increase intake of fresh fruits like bananas and vegetables
Know what your blood pressure should be and work to keep it at that level
Check blood pressure after every 2 years

Uncontrolled high blood pressure can lead to:
Trouble with memory or understanding
Heart attack or stroke
Heart failure.
Weakened and narrowed blood vessels in your kidneys.
Metabolic syndrome.