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Blood Pressure 168/122 At 16 Years Old
I was at a pharmacy earlier today and i decided to take a blood pressure reading for no apparent reason, and i was astonished when the results came up on the screen. I tried two more times with nearly the exact same results, 168/122 with a pulse rate of 63. I am 5 9 and 150 lbs, 16 years old. Should i see a doctor or what should i do?
Tue, 13 Sep 2011
Hello,
Blood Pressure reading of 168/122 is definately of concern. Even though your age is 16 years still there are many diseases which causes increased blood pressure apart from idopathic. It didnt show any symptoms just because your are young and your bllod vessels have capacity enough to constrict and dilate and maintain it. I would suggest you to show a good physycian and take it BP reading again and if it is again in the same range, under go certain investigations with consulation of your MD.
Wish you good health.
Blood Pressure reading of 168/122 is definately of concern. Even though your age is 16 years still there are many diseases which causes increased blood pressure apart from idopathic. It didnt show any symptoms just because your are young and your bllod vessels have capacity enough to constrict and dilate and maintain it. I would suggest you to show a good physycian and take it BP reading again and if it is again in the same range, under go certain investigations with consulation of your MD.
Wish you good health.
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