I have high blood pressure and tachycardia, healthy age 23, should i be concerned? i think i may have a connective tissue disorder (ehler's danlos syndrome?) i'm 23 with high blood pressure and tachycardia (about 110 bpm) and occasional chest pain (ekg no

It : It is good that you have followed up with your doctor about your high blood pressure and rapid heart rate. As your doctor works with you to investigate the foundation of your hypertension and rapid heart rate (which can be genetic or related to another medical condition), it is crucial that you get your blood pressure and heart rate under control. High blood pressure and tachycardia cause undue stress on the heart and your vessels and you can experience progressive tissue damage by not getting these items under control. Follow your doctors lead as he/she prescribes medications to control your blood pressure. As your blood pressure gets under control, keep your doctor aprised of all abmormal symptoms you experience. It may take some time, but your body is telling a story that will ultimately reveal the underlying condition.

Have : Have you had blood tests done to evaluate your thyroid. High blood pressure and tachycardia can be signs of an overactive thyroid gland (eg, hyperthyroidism).