Unfortunately, in 9 out of 10 cases, the causes of hypertension are unknown. This type of hypertension is called primary hypertension. Although not causes of hypertension, there are risk factors (such as being overweight) that increase a person's chances of developing the condition.
When the causes of hypertension are known, the condition is called secondary hypertension. Causes of secondary hypertension include preeclampsia, kidney disease, and sleep apnea. Other causes of hypertension include certain medications, such as birth control pills.
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