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My bp is 170/110 i am 25 year old my doctor said wait 1 week and test again doctor didnt give any medicine ?
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HIGH BP: You will need ambulatory BP monitoring because some young people suffer from white coat hypertension. also along with that you should be investigated and blood test like urinary metanephrines and VMA , Blood nor adrenaline levels , thyroid function tests, Full blood counts have to be done to rule out any other cause of high blood pressure. Just measuring the blood pressure next time is not enough
Answered 12/16/2016
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More readings: First of all you are so young. Your doctor needs to be sure you are truly hypertensive so he is so correct in getting another reading. Once you start medication most likely on it for the rest of your life. So the very good doctor you have must be sure for your safety
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Follow MD: CHECK your blood pressure 2-3 times with in 7-10 days if remain high you need treatment by the reading you mentioned seems you will need treatment
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Not: unusual that single blood pressure measure is not used to initiate medication. Monitoring of blood pressure, ambulatory monitoring or frequent checks, decreasing salt intake and lifestyle style modifications including nutrition and weight management may be indicated
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