What could be the cause of high blood pressure in young adults?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I am a 19 year old skinny male. My BP was 158/100, but that could be because I was anxious at the doctor's. I have no prior health conditions. What could be the causes of a high blood pressure for me other than anxiety?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern. Your age is 19 and your blood pressure is high.
- There are certain causes of hypertension in the young. The other causes have to be ruled out before labeling it as anxiety related hypertension. These include:
- Renal abnormalities: do kidney function tests, urine examinations, renal Doppler and an ultrasonography of the abdomen to check for renal size.
- Adrenal gland disorders like pheochromocytoma, Cushing's disease, and aldosterone problems.
- You should also go for 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to check if there is really hypertension.
Regards.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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