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2. Nephronophthisis - Wikipedia

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   Nephronophthisis is a genetic disorder of the kidneys which affects children. [3] It is classified as a medullary cystic kidney disease.The disorder is inherited in an autosomal recessive fashion and, although rare, is the most common genetic cause of childhood kidney failure.

3. Renovascular hypertension - Wikipedia

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   Renovascular hypertension is caused by diminished blood flow to one or both kidneys. As a result, the kidneys release hormones that cause the body to retain sodium and water, leading to elevated blood pressure. There are many causes of decreased blood flow to the kidneys. These include: [5] Atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis; Fibromuscular ...

4. Hypertensive kidney disease - Wikipedia

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   "Hypertensive" refers to high blood pressure and "nephropathy" means damage to the kidney; hence this condition is where chronic high blood pressure causes damages to kidney tissue; this includes the small blood vessels, glomeruli, kidney tubules and interstitial tissues. The tissue hardens and thickens which is known as nephrosclerosis. [2]

5. What is Hypertension? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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   You might only experience high blood pressure symptoms if your blood pressure is very high. Very high blood pressure can cause symptoms like: Nosebleeds. Anxiety. Severe headaches. Chest pain ...

6. What is high blood pressure and why is it called the 'silent ...

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   High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a vicious and smart adversary.It’s vicious because it greatly increases the odds of heart disease and stroke, some of the leading causes of ...

7. Complications of hypertension - Wikipedia

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   The high blood pressure is gradual at early stages and may take at least 10–15 years to fully develop. Besides diabetes, other factors that may also increase high blood pressure include obesity, insulin resistance and high cholesterol levels. In general, fewer than 25 percent of diabetics have good control of their blood pressure. The ...

8. 6 Things to Do When You Wake Up If You Have High Blood ... - AOL

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   Several studies have found an association between severe gum disease (a.k.a. periodontal disease) and elevated blood pressure. Poor oral health can also make your blood pressure medication less ...

9. Hypertensive disease of pregnancy - Wikipedia

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   Monitoring pregnant women's blood pressure can help prevent both complications and future cardiovascular diseases. [31] [32] Even though high blood pressure and related disorders during pregnancy can be serious, most women with high blood pressure and those who develop preeclampsia have successful pregnancies.