Hypertension is high blood pressure, and it is a risk factor for heart disease.

 Up to 10% of people have hypertension because of too much aldosterone, a hormone produced in the adrenal glands. About half of these cases are caused by growths that can be removed with surgery.

Conditions such as the metabolic syndrome or a rare adrenal growth called a pheochromocytoma also may cause a hormone imbalance that leads to hypertension.

Hypertension can also be a side effect of  being overweight. If you are also suffering from weight problems the most effective and economic solution is to participate in our weight management program, where we can treat both problems at the same time.  

If you are not overweight but are still suffering from hypertension we can still help! Just get a referral from your GP to come see our world renowned endocrinologist Dr Carey.

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