HYPERTENSION
CAUSES
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Smoking.
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Being overweight or obese.
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Lack of physical activity.
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Too much salt in the diet.
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Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day)
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Stress.
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Older age.
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Genetics.
SYMPTOMS
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Severe headache.
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Fatigue or confusion.
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Vision problems.
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Chest pain.
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Difficulty breathing.
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Irregular heartbeat.
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Blood in the urine.
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Pounding in your chest, neck, or ears.
TREATMENT
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Losing weight if you are overweight or obese
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Quitting smoking
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Eating a healthy diet
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Reducing the amount of sodium in your diet.
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Getting regular aerobic exercise
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Limiting alcohol intake
Using your hypertension medication