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What do you advise if i was recently diagnosed with hbp at the age of 19.so what do you advise if i was curious, how serious this could ever be?
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Depends: HTN in a young adult (btw - says your age is 50) differs from older adult. Any new medications or recreational drugs (including alcohol), obesity, other diseases occurring ? Check thyroid for sure, labs, good exam and ekg. History is so important to determine cause. Short answer - yes, can lead to many long term problems. Cardiac & renal (kidney) especially
Answered 7/13/2014
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HBP?: If you mean high blood pressure at age 19. This is a very serious diagnosis. You should maintain close contact with your Family Physician and determine whether it is primary essential hypertension or some form of secondary hypertension. Follow their recommendations closely and make sure you follow up regularly to get the condition under control.
Answered 8/6/2014
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