In the short term it is regulated by baroreceptors which act via the brain to influence nervous and endocrine systems. Blood pressure that is low due to a disease state is called hypotension, and pressure that is consistently high is hypertension. Both have many causes and may be of sudden onset or of long duration. Long term hypertension is a risk factor for many diseases, including heart disease, stroke and kidney failure.
Decrease your sodium intake. An excessive amount of salt in the body will absorb water and cause you to retain water. Consequently, to avoid water retention, moderate the amount of sodium you eat on a daily basis. Many processed foods are high in sodium, and will cause you to exceed your daily recommended sodium intake.
There are a few things that can cause this. Giving too much IV fluid or administering it too fast is the first cause. The second is the bodyâs failure to excrete fluids. This can be caused by diseases such as heart failure or renal failure, or altered lymphatic function. Increased levels of sodium will also cause the body to retain water.