Question

Is kidney disease caused by high blood pressure?

Answer 1

High blood pressure

1. When the force of blood flowing through the blood arteries is continuously too high, it is known as high blood pressure.
2. It is also known as hypertension.
3. The nephrons that filter the blood do not get the oxygen and nutrients they need to work properly when blood vessels are damaged, which can lead to kidney failure.
4. Kidney diseases are caused by high blood pressure.
5. Chronic nephritis is an example of kidney disease in which the arteries of the kidneys are compromised.
6. This disease is caused by secondary hypertension.