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What causes hypertension in teens 16-19?
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Usually diet : Foods high in sodium or salt, caffeined drinks such as iced tea, coffee, energy drinks.
Answered 5/24/2013
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Many things: If HTN is mild it is likely primary htn, but in anyone that age with marked elevation ( stage 2) i would consider secondary causes of HTN to include renovascular causes, coarctation of the aorta, catecholamine or glucocorticoid excess. Careful review of meds and otc / illicits and ocp.
Answered 6/10/2014
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