Obesity is also a major cause of developing hypertension. High sodium intake has been controversial in being the blame in high blood pressure. Studies now show that it can cause high blood pressure if your body is genetically sensitive to sodium and at risk of high blood pressure to begin with. Only about 10 percent of people with high blood pressure know what specifically caused their disease. For some it is a kidney abnormality, adrenal gland disorder or a congenital problem with the heart.
Arteriosclerosis is one of the precursors of hypertension.
People who have hypertension usually do not know they have it. Life style changes are the key to lowr your blood pressure. Changing the way you eat and exercise will help lower your blood pressure. Losing weight will reduce your blood pressure. Reduce your sodium intake if you are genetically predisposed to hypertension.