Renal Hypertension - What Are The Risk Factors Of It?

Renal hypertension is a disorder which is characterized by a rise in the blood pressure that results from kidney disease. The blood flow to the kidney is impaired due to the narrowing of the arteries and this leads to renovascular hypertension. 

Symptoms

The various symptoms of renal hypertension are -

1. High blood pressure
You may experience symptoms of high blood pressure.

2. Impaired functioning of the kidneys
Your kidneys may not function properly due to the impaired supply of blood

3. It may lead to presence of blood in your urine

4. You may be affected by pulmonary edema that results in accumulation of fluid in the lungs

5. It may result in severe headaches and confusion

6. You may experience blurred vision

7. You may have nosebleeds
The impaired kidney function may also lead to chronic kidney damage. 

Causes

The various causes of renal hypertension are -

1. Accumulation of cholesterol in the body may lead to blockage of the artery due to plaque buildup

2. Smoking may increase your chances of getting affected by narrow arteries
The narrowing of the arteries causes a reduction in the blood supply to the kidneys. This results in the kidneys to release various hormones that instruct the body to hold on to water and sodium. This causes the fluid to accumulate in the blood vessels, thus resulting in high blood pressure. 

The various risk factors renal hypertension are -

1. Excessive alcohol consumption
2. Substance abuse
3. Diabetes
4. High blood pressure
5. High cholesterol
6. Aging

Treatment

Medications used to treat high blood pressure are used to treat renal hypertension. It is important that you get your blood pressure levels checked on a regular basis. You need to make certain lifestyle changes such as -

1. Exercise on a regular basis to keep your heart and body healthy
2. Limit consumption of alcohol and reduce smoking
3. Eat well balanced meals to keep obesity at bay
4. Keep your mind free of stress
5. Restrict consumption of salt
6. Maintain optimal weight levels