Common Causes Of White Matter Disease

Chronic Hypertension

Chronic hypertension is high blood pressure, and it’s dangerous to an individual's health. It’s also another leading cause of white matter disease. It’s considered chronic because it doesn’t drop and can also last a lifetime if individuals are unable to get it under control. Doctors will discuss different methods of controlling a patient's blood pressure, and it’s the patient's job to listen to their advice and make the appropriate lifestyle changes. A doctor might prescribe medication that helps lower blood pressure, or they may recommend making dietary and other lifestyle changes to lower pressure and promote better health. High blood pressure is also associated with high stress, so doctors might work with patients to make healthy lifestyle changes to lower their stress.

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