About 1 in every 5 adults in the U.S. has high blood pressure. Elevated blood pressure occurs more often in men than in women and in African Americans almost twice as often as in Caucasians. Hypertension can affect all types of people.
Most people feel no symptoms with uncomplicated high blood pressure.
Even though many high blood pressure cases do not have a known cause, the condition can still be treated effectively. There are dozens of different medications available for the management of high blood pressure. This list is not all inclusive, and the causes are not presented in order of likelihood. The causes of this symptom can include unlikely diseases and medications. Furthermore, the causes may vary based on age and gender of the affected person, as well as on the specific characteristics of the symptom such as time course, aggravating factors, relieving factors, and associated complaints.