The problem with high blood pressure or hypertension to give it it’s proper name is that very often people are unaware they are suffering from it until they start suffering the side effects. This is one of the reasons why it is called the “silent killer”, so often knowing what could cause high blood pressure and preventing it is the best way to treat it.

Knowing what could cause high blood pressure and taking the steps to reduce the risks is one of the best ways to treating hypertension.

There is little doubt that salt intake has a direct effect on blood pressure. Both this and the ingestion of dietary potassium have been found to have adverse effects on a person’s health.

Overweight people have more of a risk of having high blood pressure. All that extra weight you are carrying around puts added stress on your body. Not only increasing your blood pressure, but putting you at risk for a number of health problems including, but not limited to, arthritis, sleep apnea and diabetes.

Alcohol is another of the things that can increase your blood pressure. Drinking, in moderation, 1 or 2 small glasses of wine, studies tell us, is beneficial for your hypertension. Drinking more than that however, leads to health concerns.

Another possible cause is the “pill”, the contraceptive pill. Women who take the pill have a greater risk of having high blood pressure. Having your blood pressure test every year, even twice a year, is highly recommended.

The birth control pill is not the only prescribed medication that affects your blood pressure. Many medications raise your blood pressure and there are some medication that actually lower your blood pressure, which can create problems too.

Having your blood pressure checked, at least annually, is certainly recommended. Especially if you have a family history of high blood pressure, have other health issues or have a lifestyle that may raise your risk of high blood pressure.

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