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Im 18 years old and my blood pressure is 140/100 should i be really worried and go to the hospital immediately ??
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High blood pressure: That's not very high. Avoid high salt intake and caffeine. Relax
Answered 4/10/2015
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Hypertension: Your Blood Pressure is high and needs to be treated.You do not need to go to ER. But make an appointment with your Primary Care Doctor and get it checked and if still high,you will need treatment First a trial of life style modification including salt restriction,weight loss if obese and execise programme If not successful in bringing down to 140/90 OR below,then you may need medication for it
Answered 5/16/2016
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