User:DePiep

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Given the nature of the request, it seems there might be a misunderstanding. The topic "User:DePiep" appears to refer to a user account on a platform (likely Wikipedia or a MediaWiki-based site), rather than a medical or encyclopedic subject suitable for an article. User accounts typically do not have encyclopedia articles due to privacy, relevance, and the nature of encyclopedic content. However, I can demonstrate how to format a generic MediaWiki article on a hypothetical medical topic, incorporating the requested elements. This should provide a clear example of how to structure and format content within a MediaWiki environment, including the use of internal links, categories, and templates.

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Hypertension[edit | edit source]

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease.

Causes[edit | edit source]

The exact causes of hypertension are often not clear. However, several factors and conditions may play a role in its development, including:

  • Smoking
  • Obesity or being overweight
  • Lack of physical activity
  • Too much salt in the diet
  • Too much alcohol consumption
  • Stress
  • Older age
  • Genetics

Symptoms[edit | edit source]

Most people with hypertension are asymptomatic, which means they do not exhibit any symptoms. In some cases, people with high blood pressure may experience:

  • Headaches
  • Shortness of breath
  • Nosebleeds
  • Flushing
  • Dizziness

However, these symptoms are not specific and usually don't occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe or life-threatening stage.

Diagnosis[edit | edit source]

Hypertension is diagnosed using a blood pressure monitor. The American Heart Association defines hypertension as a systolic blood pressure higher than 130 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure higher than 80 mm Hg.

Treatment[edit | edit source]

Treatment for hypertension includes both prescription medication and healthy lifestyle changes. If the condition isn't treated, it could lead to health issues, including heart attack and stroke.

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]


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This example includes the basic structure of a MediaWiki article on a medical topic, with sections for the introduction, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of hypertension. It also includes internal links to related articles, a references section (which would be populated with specific citations in a real article), and categorization tags. The `

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