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High blood pressure
Lifestyle Changes/controllable and uncontrollable risk factors/causes
being overweight
eating too much salt
do not do enough exercise
drink too much alcohol or coffee
smoke
don't get enough sleep
have a relative with high blood pressure
black African or black Caribbean descent
Live in deprived area
kidney disease
diabetes
long term kidney infections
obstructive sleep apnoea
glomerulonephritis
narrowing of the arteries supplying the kidneys
hormone problems
lupus
scleroderma
medicines that can cause high blood pressure
the contraceptive pill
steroids
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
some pharmacy cough and cold remedies
some herbal remedies – particularly those containing liquorice
ome recreational drugs – such as cocaine and amphetamines
some selective serotonin-noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) antidepressants
Lifestyle changes
cut your salt intake to less than 6g (0.2oz) a day
eat a low-fat, balanced diet
be active
cut down on alcohol
lose weight
drink less caffeine
stop smoking
Symptoms/Characteristics
Vision problems
Chest pains
Severe headaches
Nosebleed
Fatigue or confusion
Difficulty breathing
Irregular heartbeat
Blood in the urine
Treatments
healthy eating
being physically active
maintaining a healthy weight
limiting alcohol intake
managing coping with stress
Medicines
Doing things like meditation, yoga, tai chi and qi qong
Possible Complications
heart attacks
heart failure
stroke
chronic kidney disease
Resources
NCCIH
NHS
WebMD
Specific Dietary Advice
eat food that help with high blood pressure
cocoa
garlic
fish oil
flaxseed
green or black tea
probiotics
roselle
Avoid foods that raise blood pressure
bitter orange
ephedra
ginseng
licorice root
sugar