High blood pressure causes the heart to work harder and will put additional stress on the body, the organs and the arteries. High blood pressure is also called hypertension. Uncontrolled hypertension will increase the risk of developing a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and damage to the eyes. Blood pressure constantly changes throughout the day. It is commonly low during sleep and in the morning while it is high in the afternoon and during exercise. Fluctuation in blood pressure is a normal occurrence. If you have one abnormal blood pressure reading, it does not mean that you are hypertensive. The important concept to understand is that blood pressure is a response to a given situation. Physical, chemical and emotional stress will play a significant role in the determination of one’s blood pressure. What is the Cause? It is common for healthcare professionals to state that high blood pressure can create headac...
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