Hypertension
The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system.
Also called: Arterial hypertension, Systemic hypertension, High blood pressure.
Conditions associated with hypertension
The following conditions have been associated with hypertension in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
17q11 microdeletion syndrome
17q11 microdeletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Acromegaly
Acromegaly is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute intermittent porphyria
Acute intermittent porphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute interstitial pneumonia
Acute interstitial pneumonia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Acute transverse myelitis
Acute transverse myelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adiposis dolorosa
Adiposis dolorosa is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adrenocortical carcinoma
Adrenocortical carcinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion
Adrenocortical carcinoma with pure aldosterone hypersecretion is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 7
Any Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the IFIH1 gene....
Aicardi-Goutieres syndrome 9
A type I interferonopathy characterized by severe developmental delay and progressive neurologic deterioration...
Alexander disease
Alexander disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alport syndrome
Alport syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alstrom syndrome
A multisystemic disorder characterized by cone-rod dystrophy, hearing loss, obesity, insulin resistance and hy...
Alström syndrome
Alström syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Argininosuccinic aciduria
Argininosuccinic aciduria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency
Beta-ketothiolase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis
Bilateral striopallidodentate calcinosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Blau syndrome
Blau syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Carney triad
Carney triad is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy-subcortical infarcts-leukoencephalopathy is a medical condition that ...
Cocaine intoxication
Cocaine intoxication is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome
Cockayne syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome type 1
Cockayne syndrome caused by mutation(s) in the ERCC8 gene, encoding DNA excision repair protein ERCC-8....
Cockayne syndrome type 1
Cockayne syndrome type 1 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cockayne syndrome type 2
Cockayne syndrome caused by mutation(s) in the ERCC6 gene, encoding DNA excision repair protein ERCC-6....
Coproporphyria
Coproporphyria is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cushing Syndrome
A condition of excess cortisol in the body causing weight gain, high blood pressure, and a rounded face....
Cushing disease
Cushing disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease
Cushing syndrome due to bilateral macronodular adrenocortical disease is a medical condition that may be assoc...
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion
Cushing syndrome due to ectopic ACTH secretion is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
Ethylene glycol poisoning
Ethylene glycol poisoning is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Fabry disease
Fabry disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Fabry disease
Fabry disease (FD) is a progressive, inherited, multisystemic lysosomal storage disease characterized by speci...
Familial hyperaldosteronism type I
Familial hyperaldosteronism type I is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Familial hyperaldosteronism type II
Familial hyperaldosteronism type II is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Familial hyperaldosteronism type III
Familial hyperaldosteronism type III is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Fatal familial insomnia
Fatal familial insomnia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate hypertension
When investigating hypertension, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Cardiac Health & Cholesterol
Fast, easy & affordable heart health and cholesterol lab tests-- no insurance or a doctor's referral needed. S...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Cholesterol & Lipid Test Panels
A complete cholesterol test (a lipid panel or lipid profile) is a blood test that can measure the amount of ty...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Cortisol Levels Blood Test
The hormone cortisol (hydrocortisone) is made by the adrenal glands and plays a key role in metabolizing carbo...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Growth Hormone Level Test
This blood test measures levels of Growth Hormon (GH, human growth hormone). It is used to determine growth ho...
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months....
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside hypertension
Abdominal Fat
Excess fat concentrated around the abdomen, which is a component of metabolic syndrome....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Rounded Face
A round, puffy appearance of the face, which can be a feature of excess cortisol....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Skin Stretch Marks
Purple or red streaks on the skin, which can be a feature of excess cortisol or rapid weight change....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if hypertension is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom hypertension mean?
Hypertension is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system.
Which conditions are associated with hypertension?
Hypertension has been reported in association with 128 conditions in the medical literature we index, including 17q11 microdeletion syndrome, Acquired aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, Acromegaly, Acute intermittent porphyria, Acute interstitial pneumonia. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about hypertension?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.