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Heart, kidneys, bloods urine all fine after testing. but blood pressure high for a 13 year old girl who exercises & eats healthily. weight good. why?

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Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

High BP: One of the most common causes of high blood pressure is genetic. So, excercise, no added salt to the diet and eating healthy might help. That is of course when you ruled out kidney problems, heart problems, etc

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 10/4/2015

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A member asked:

Heart, kidneys, bloods urine all fine after testing. but blood pressure high for a 13 year old girl who exercises & eats healthily. weight good. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sari Nabulsi answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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