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Hello, i'm a 16 year old male my height is 5'9" and i weigh about 140 lbs. i've been getting blood pressure readings from 145-170/88-98.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Blood pressure: Are the blood pressures being taken correctly? If yes, then let your parents know so that this can be assessed.

Answered 5/10/2017

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Worrisome: This is a worrisome range.It is not an ER visit right this minute range but it is a see the doc this week range. Stop consuming any salty foods or added salt or caffeine immediately . Get in as soon as you can arrange a visit. If this has gone on for a while it may have affected your heart and kidneys. GET IT EVALUATED !!!!

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