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12. What is the connection between blood pressure and the kidneys?

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Basically, high blood pressure or uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause arteries around the kidneys to narrow, weaken or harden. As a result, it's easier to develop kidney disease.


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Sometimes we say that overpressure can be origin of kidneys.
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