Patient's question:
A few days ago, my husband and I went to the hospital for a thorough physical check-up. My health is quite good, but my husband was found to have high blood pressure. I've looked it up online, and it seems that high blood pressure can be divided into several different types. Could you please tell me what the main types of high blood pressure are?Doctor's answer:
Hypertension can be categorized into two types: primary and secondary. Primary hypertension is characterized by a decline in blood pressure for which the cause is unclear, and it accounts for over 90% of hypertension patients. Therefore, this type of hypertension, with an unclear etiology, is difficult to cure, making it a chronic condition. This chronic condition causes significant damage to the brain, heart, and blood vessels. As a result, it is important to prevent the risk of developing this hypertension by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating a light diet, keeping a positive mood, appropriately managing stress, and relaxing the body and mind. On the other hand, secondary hypertension is hypertension with a specific identifiable cause, which can be detected and treated early. The likelihood of recurrence for this type of hypertension is generally around 8%. The causes include diseases, mental health issues, environmental stimuli, unhealthy living habits, and intergenerational inheritance.