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What causes hypertension in a 110 lb 18 year old girl?
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Many things: Genetics, smoking, high caffeine intake (energy drinks), drugs (cocaine for example, anxiety, pheochromocytoma, thyroid disease, renal disease, etc. Etc. The point being, there are many possible causes. Have the 18yo assessed and treated after a full evaluation and proper diagnosis takes place and they should do well. Best wishes.
Answered 12/10/2013
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