How does high blood pressure cause kidney disease?

 

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How does high blood pressure cause kidney disease?

Your kidneys are made of tiny blood vessels, called glomeruli, which clean your blood. When you have high blood pressure, the blood flows through these blood vessels very forcefully. This can harm these blood vessels and cause kidney disease.
You will not be able to feel if high blood pressure has hurt your kidneys. The only way to know is to be tested. Learn more about the tests for kidney disease here.
How can I prevent kidney disease caused by high blood pressure?
It can take many years for high blood pressure to damage your kidneys. You can take steps to control your blood pressure and prevent kidney disease. If you already have kidney disease, controlling your blood pressure can help prevent more damage to your kidneys.
To prevent kidney disease or keep kidney damage from getting worse, you should:
Control your blood pressure
Follow a heart-healthy diet
Control your blood sugar if you have diabetes
Do not smoke or use tobacco
Limit alcohol
Keep a healthy weight
Exercise most days of the week
Controlling your blood pressure
Your doctor may suggest that you check your blood pressure at home. The easiest way to do this is to use a digital blood pressure monitor. You can get a monitor from your local drug store, hospital, clinic or online. Your doctor can help you find a monitor that is right for you and show you how to use it. Many pharmacies and grocery stores also have in-store monitors that you can use for free.
The blood pressure monitor you choose will come with instructions on how to check your blood pressure. You should read these instructions and take your blood pressure monitor with you to your next doctor appointment. Ask your doctor to help make sure you are using the monitor correctly.
Understanding your results
When you check your blood pressure, your result will be given as two numbers. Both numbers are important.
The first number (or top number) is your systolic pressure. This is the pressure in your arteries and veins when your heart is beating and the pressure is at its highest.
The second number (or bottom number) is your diastolic pressure. This is the pressure in your arteries and veins when your heart is between beats and the pressure is at its lowest.
For most people a normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 (or 120 over 80). This means that your systolic pressure should be 120 or less and your diastolic pressure should be 80 or less. If either number is too high, your blood pressure is high.
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