Secondary hypertension

The term "secondary hypertension" refers to high blood pressure with recognizable causes, which are usually treatable or reversible.


Medical conditions

Several medical conditions can cause secondary hypertension:

There are also several disorders of the adrenal glands that can cause high blood pressure. The adrenal glands are two small organs that sit above the kidneys and produce several important hormones.

Medications

Certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs can cause temporary high blood pressure, such as:

Alcohol, coffee, and cigarettes

Other causes

Temporary high blood pressure can result from a number of other conditions or substances, including:


Review Date: 6/8/2011
Reviewed By: Steven Kang, MD, Division of Cardiac Pacing and Electrophysiology, East Bay Arrhythmia, Cardiovascular Consultants Medical Group, Oakland, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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