TABLE 22-25

Family history of hypertension

Essential hypertension

Dexamethasone-suppressible hypertension

Family history of renal disease

Many congenital renal diseases

Urinary tract infections

Chronic pyelonephritis

Medications

Sympathomimetic drugs, contraceptive pills

Substance abuse

Cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine, anabolic steroids

Prescribed medications

Contraceptive pills, steroids, sympathomimetics

Exposure to lead

Renal hypertension from lead

Heat intolerance, sweating, weight loss

Hyperthyroidism

Headaches, pallor, sweating, palpitations

Pheochromocytoma