Question

What is hypertension? How is it caused? What damage can it do to your body?

Answer 1

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is when your blood travels through blood vessels with more force than is considered healthy. When blood pressure is high, it can damage artery and blood vessel walls over time. This leads to dangerous complications and even death if left untreated.

Answer 2

Answer;

MEANING;

A condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high.

CAUSES;

Common factors that can lead to high blood pressure include: A diet high in salt, fat, and/or cholesterol. Chronic conditions such as kidney and hormone problems, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Family history, especially if your parents or other close relatives have high blood pressure.Blood vessels damaged by high blood pressure can narrow, rupture or leak.

HOW CAN HYPERTENSION DAMAGE THE BODY;

High blood pressure can also cause blood clots to form in the arteries leading to your brain, blocking blood flow and potentially causing a stroke. Dementia. ... A stroke that interrupts blood flow to the brain can also cause vascular dementia.