High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition where the pressure in your blood vessels is too high. It can be serious if left untreated.
Symptoms
High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
If your blood pressure is 180/120 or higher, you should seek immediate medical attention.
Causes
High blood pressure can be caused by genetics, being overweight, a high-salt diet, or not being physically active.
Other factors that can increase your risk include
Older age
Drinking too much alcohol
Metabolic conditions like type 2 diabetes
Kidney disease
Endocrine disease
Vascular disease
Neurological conditions