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.
Tracking down causes. Fluid retention is said to occur as a result of abnormal changes in the pressure inside the capillaries â tiny blood vessels in the body. This can cause fluid to leak into the surrounding tissues where it can accumulate in the tissue spaces around and in between your bodyâs cells. donât seem to have any other symptoms other than a difficulty in losing weight, and feeling bloated and uncomfortable much of the time. Can diuretics help and can you explain something about what causes water retention.