Patient's question:
Nowadays, it's really becoming more and more common for the elderly to suffer from high blood pressure. I feel this situation is very dangerous, as it can be life-threatening at any moment. I'd like to understand more. Hello, what are the differences between primary hypertension and secondary hypertension?Doctor's answer:
Primary hypertension has an unclear cause, while secondary hypertension has identifiable causes. Primary hypertension can be effectively treated with antihypertensive medications, whereas secondary hypertension shows little effect from antihypertensive drugs. For primary hypertension, long-term use of antihypertensive medications is required, while if the cause of secondary hypertension is treated, its blood pressure returns to normal.