1. How high blood pressure (hypertension) causes kidney disease(High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease)
If blood pressure is high, heart will work harder, which will damage blood vessels if it lasts for a long time including blood vessels in the kidney. Of course, micro-blood vessels will be damaged first. After being damaged, the vessels may have difficulties in removing waste and extra fluid from the body. In turn, the extra fluid in blood vessels will raise blood pressure, which is a vicious circle.
2. Who are at risk for chronic kidney disease caused by high blood pressure
Actually, every one has some risk of developing chronic kidney disease caused by high blood pressure if not controlled well. African Americans, however, are more likely than Caucasians to have high blood pressure and its related kidney problems—even when their blood pressure is only mildly elevated. In fact, African Americans are six times more likely than Caucasians to develop hypertension-related kidney failure. In addition, people with diabetes also have a greater risk of developing kidney failure. Early management of high blood pressure is especially important for African Americans with diabetes.
3. How can we control high blood pressure
The following points can help control high blood pressure naturally:
Firstly, control the body weight to normal range or near normal range.
Secondly, take in more fresh fruit and vegetables and grains rich in fiber.
Thirdly, keep low-fat diet and low salt diet, please. The intake of sodium should be kept at 2,000 milligrams.
Fourthly, take regular exercise every day about 30 minutes such as yoga, walking, swimming, cycling and so on.
