What are some things that cause high blood pressure?

What are some things that cause high blood pressure?

 

For me I've noticed if I talk while I'm getting my blood pressure tested, it always makes it dangerously high. I don't know if it's cause I'm long winded and I'm not getting air when I'm getting tested, or if its normal. Usually they take it again and I just focus on my breathing and it comes out good.

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    Mr. E
    Obstructive sleep apneaObesityExcessive alcohol intakeKidney disease
    Lack of physical activity PregnancySmokingAdrenal tumorHigh sodium intakeThyroid diseaseMedicationStressAgeDiabetesGenesHyperparathyroidismSaltA sedentary lifestyleAre over 65Birth control pillsCough, cold, and pain-relieving medicationsHormonal issuesHypertension risk factors include obesityPheochromocytoma
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      Nikki Sirback
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      That is a lot of things that cause high blood pressure 
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    Purple
    Excessive salt intake, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, excessive drinking, lack of sleep, stress, family history of high blood pressure, and older age, 
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      Nikki Sirback
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      I have most of those things lol
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    MaryAnne Gildroy
    Stress and an unhealthy diet with lack of exercise are the main culprits. You also need 8 hours of good sleep. If you don't take care of you, who will?
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    Tanya Flores
    There's is such thing as white coat hypertension where you experience symptoms of high blood pressure when you are with a practitioner. It could be due to the anxiety that you may experience when you see them. Salt and water intake affects your blood volume which in turn affects your blood pressure as well 
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      Nikki Sirback
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      That is a good reason, I think mine is cause I talk a lot