Does pressure/stress from family members cause hypertension?or is it solely contributed by abusing our heath? -

i m 21.....i find myself under a lot stess and pressure...my parents are always trying to correct me (even for something really small)..always judging me...trying to find mistakes...always pushing me into something...i ve almost lost my self esteem...i m always nervous around them?....ever since i was diagnosed(a yr back)...its only got worse...i know i m extreamely yough to hav been diagnosed with this condition...i m also over weight....but i want to know if social/domestic problems can cause hypertension...?im now under medication..

Yes it can and it does in sensitive subjects, I think you need to explain the situation to your parents, tell your physician about this situation, and persuade him to have a family council as early as possible. There are lots of complications, so the earlier the better.

yes, obesity can cause hypertension. Also there can be a familial link (does mom or dad have hypertension?) And yes, social stress can also cause hypertension as you feel like you are in a constant fight/flight mode. My suggestion? Lose weight, move out and away from your parents, keep taking meds. Good luck!

No to both. Stress will cause a temporary elevation of the systolic (but not diastolic) blood pressure, but not a sustained elevation. People who have a predisposition to hypertension generally need to watch their sodium intake, and that s a general recommendation because you never know, to be sure, but a small minority of the population can scarf down huge amounts of salt without ill effect. It s a complicated, multifactorial problem without easy answers for the most part. (It s relatively rare, but there are some causes of hypertension like renal aretery stenosis and pheochromocytoma that fit into yet another category).

Hypertension runs in families and I believe that is a genetic predisposition for it. I have blood pressure problems because my mom does and her parents did too. As far as stress, it is a factor, as is your weight. You are a 21 year old and maybe what you need to do is distance yourself from your parents and show them that you are capable of taking care of yourself. Some parents forget that children grow up and do not want their opinions, nagging or pressure. It can be hard to do when you are constantly being told that you can t do anything or that anything you do is wrong. I wish you the best.