How Is Secondary Hypertension Treated?
In order to treat secondary hypertension, your doctor will address the condition or disorder that is causing the hypertension (adrenal gland disorder, kidney disease, sleep apnea, etc.) and try to correct that. In some cases, this may mean that you will have to undergo surgery; for example, if you have a kidney disorder or coarctation of the aorta. Not all patients will be eligible for surgery, however. Your doctor may also choose to treat you with antihypertensive drug therapy, whether or not you have surgery. If you have secondary hypertension that is caused by a drug, your doctor may suggest that you stop taking or decrease the dose of the drug.
