Different Types of High Blood Pressure - What You Need To Know

What are the different types of high blood pressure?

There are two main types of high blood pressure: primary and secondary high blood pressure.:

Primary, or essential, high blood pressure is the most common type of high blood pressure. For most people who get this kind of blood pressure, it develops over time as you get older.

Secondary high blood pressure is caused by another medical condition or use of certain medicines. It usually gets better after you treat that condition or stop taking the medicines that are causing it.