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overly high blood preasure
im 16/f, ive noticed i have always have a overly high blood pressure... what could be the cause of this? and what are the effects? do i need to see a doctor?
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Hi yes you are very young you should see a doctor just to check out your health. here are some tips to help you. *. Lose any excess weight (change your eating habits, increase exercise)
*. Restrict alcohol consumption (not more than 1-2glasses wine or beer a day)
*. Stop smoking
*. Avoid stress
*. Take more physical exercise. Please avoid SALT!! Here's a link to really help you www.healthieryou.com/lowbp.html and I hope you feel better :). Jesse XOXOXXX
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It could be family history, stress, alot of factors really. I'd definitely see a doctor.
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If you have high blood pressure you need to see a doctor and you need to do it right away. High blood pressure can be treated fairly easily (depending on how high it is). When its just slightly high they will give you diuretics, which are very mild. The real problem with high blood pressure is when people do not have it treated... thats when it leads to all kinds of very nasty things - everything from heart attacks to strokes. I dont mean to scare you, its actually a good thing you spotted it. Just go to a doctor right away.
Regarding cause, often it is purely genetic. Poor diet and being over weight are also possible causes (although it is uncommon to experience this at such a young age).
In the meantime, cut out salt from your diet - and remember junk food and fast food are loaded with salt. This will help and then your doctor can evaluate what else needs to be done.
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You need to see a doctor, who will be able to help.
We are not doctors.
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