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High Blood Pressure, Websites used:, https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hyper…
High Blood Pressure
Causes
Usually has no specific cause
Kidney disease
Lung problems
Heart problems
Obesity
Some medicines
Lifestyle Changes
Regular exercise
Not smoking
Reduce alcohol
Reduce sodium
Reduce stress
Reduce caffeine
Symptoms/Characteristics
Severe headaches
Nosebleed
Vision problems
Fatigue or confusion
Difficulty breathing
There are no symptoms usually
Treatment
Medication/drugs
Eating a healthy diet
Getting regular exercise
Not smoking
Dietary Changes
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables
Eating low fat dairy
Limiting salt intake
Avoiding caffeine and alcohol
Possible Complications
kidney disease
Heart disease
heart attacks
peripheral arterial disease
Who gets it?
More likely when obese
Mostly in adults
Can run in families
Websites used:
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/hypertension.html?ref=search
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure-hypertension/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20046974
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410#:~:text=The%20risk%20of%20high%20blood,Race
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https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/guide/hypertension-symptoms-high-blood-pressure