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My boyfriend of almost 2 years just got diagnosed with high blood pressure. he's 18 what can i do to help him?
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Learn and support: Hypertension (high blood pressure) in a teenager is significant. If he is obese help him lose weight. If he is sedentary, help get him exercising. Be sure he follows up with his doctor's advice and treatment. If he is taking medication, be sure he sticks with it. Encourage him to discuss side effects with his doctor. Try to help him avoid caffeine, chocolate and other stimulants.
Answered 5/15/2013
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High blood pressure: Help him get off fast foods, alcoholic he drinks, lose weight if he is overweight, and stop smoking if he is a smoker.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Any other causes: An 18 year old with high blood pressure also needs to be evaluated for specific correctable causes of blood pressure such as hormonal causes ( pheochromocytoma and hyperaldosteronism); renal artery stenosis which is narrowing of blood vessel to the kidneys; milder forms of coarctation or narrowing of the aorta.
Answered 7/20/2012
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