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I recently got a new job and had to get a check up. my bp has been 150/100 - 160/110. im 22 is that to high for my age, can i drop it, why is it high?

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Dr. Stanley Himes answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

High Blood Pressure: your stated blood pressure is Very high. You need to make an appointment immediately to see a primary care physician (ie Internal Medicine, Family a Practice). They will perform a work up to rule out physical causes of high blood pressure (ie coarctation of the aorta, pheocromocytoma). Vs essential hypertension.

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Answered 9/25/2016

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A member asked:

I recently got a new job and had to get a check up. my bp has been 150/100 - 160/110. im 22 is that to high for my age, can i drop it, why is it high?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stanley Himes answered

Dr Rhoades agreed

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