Difference between hypertension and high blood pressure

Posted By: Sm Adminon: November 22, 2015In: Miscellaneous

Hyper tension:
Hypertension which is also called arterial hypertension is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is evaluated. This requires the heart to work harder than normal to circulate blood through blood vessels. Hypertension are of two types: Primary and Secondary.
High blood pressure:
High blood pressure (hypertension) means that the blood level is greater than the recommended level should be. High Blood Pressure (HBP) is a serious condition that can also lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems. High blood pressure doesn’t have symptoms or signs, so the only way to know is to have yours measured.
Differences:

Basis	Hypertension	High blood pressure
Definition	Abnormally high blood pressure (www.oxforddictionaries.com)	Abnormally elevated blood pressure especially of the arteries (www.merriam-webster.com)
Synonyms	Backache, atrophy, bleeding, cardiac shock and cachexia	Anemia, apoplexy, colic, convulsion, cyanosis and ague
Antonyms	Hypotonia	Hypotension
Types	Its types are: Essential hypertension Secondary hypertension Isolated systolic hypertension Malignant hypertension Resistant hypertension
Word origin	It was originated in between 1890-95, hyper- + tension.	It was firstly used in 1899.
Diagnosed	Hyper tension is diagnosed with persistent, chronic, (long-lasting) BP elevations.	High blood pressure can be an acute symptom arising from stress or other external stress.
Pronunciation	Eng (UK): / hʌɪpəˈtɛnʃ(ə)n/ Eng (US): /ˌhīpərˈtenSHən/	Eng (UK): /hʌɪ / /blʌd/ /ˈprɛʃə/ Eng (US): / hī/ /blood/ /ˈpreSHər
Causes	The causes of hypertension are: Obstructive sleep apnea Kidney problems Adrenal gland tumors Thyroid problems Certain defects in blood vessels you’re born with (congenital) Certain medications, such as birth control pills, cold remedies, decongestants, over-the-counter pain relievers and some prescription drugs Illegal drugs, such as cocaine and amphetamines Alcohol abuse or chronic alcohol use	The causes of high blood pressure are: Smoking Being overweight or obese Lack of physical activity Too much salt in the diet Too much alcohol consumption Older age Genetics Family history of high blood pressure Chronic kidney disease Adrenal and thyroid disorders Sleep apnea
Prevention	The hypertension can be prevented by : Maintain a healthy weight Eat a balanced diet Cut back on a salt Exercise regularly Limit the alcohol Monitor your blood pressure	The high blood pressure can be prevented by : Eating a balanced diet Maintaining a healthy weight Getting enough physical activity Not smoking Limiting alcohol use
Example in Sentence	I will get the medicine of hypertension from the clinic. He suffers from hypertension.	I have a very high blood pressure. She is taking the medicine of high blood pressure.