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My blood pressure now is 153/81 im 17 yrs old what should i do to lower my blood pressure?

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Hypertension: To lower bp reduce your weight gradually to ideal level if you're overweight; do not add salt to your foods at the table; avoid tobacco and alcohol and minimize caffeine; exercise regularly and try to avoid stress and anxiety. These measures should help. A home bp measuring kit can help you and your physician monitor your progress.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

High for yr age: For some one of your age to have such a high B/P you should first have a workup to find out why you have it. You may have renal artery stenosis which is surgically correctable and thereby corrects the hypertension.

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