High Blood Pressure Vs Low Blood Pressure Causes

Question 1

High blood pressure (hypertension) causes

Answer 1

-high sodium intake
-sedentary
-obesity
-excessive alcohol consumption
-smoking
-chronic stress
-kidney disease
-hormonal disorders (Cushing syndrome, hyperthyroidism)
-sleep apnea
-diabetes
-medications- birth control, certain antidepressants and ibuprofen

Question 2

Low blood pressure (hypotension) causes

Answer 2

-bradycardia (slow heart rate)
-heart valve problems
-low blood sugar
-hypothyroidism
-Addison’s disease
-blood loss/ shock/ trauma
-medications- beta blockers, certain antidepressants, diuretics
-Parkinson’s disease