Impact of Excess Salt Consumption on Hypertensive Disease

Abstract

Hypertension is a disease that occurs due to increased blood pressure which can be classified into two types, namely hypertension Primary and secondary hypertension which can be caused by kidney disease, endocrine disease, heart disease, adrenal gland disorders, etc. Hypertension is also known as the silent killer disease Where the symptoms that often occur include headaches, heart palpitations, a feeling of heaviness in the neck, fatigue, blurred vision, ringing in the ears, and in some cases the patient can blood circulation occurs which is characterized by nosebleeds. The occurrence of hypertension can be caused by several things, including genetics, age, obesity, high sodium diet, increased consumption Alcohol, and never exercise. Consuming excess salt is also one of the causes of hypertension.