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Why Would An Athlete Have High Blood Pressure? What Could Be The Cause?
hello im a 23 year old athele and last month or so i noticed i have high blood pressure what can cause this problem? i have never had any health problems before and in my family there is no heart diseases when i rest blood pressure is pretty normal but im noticing swings in meassurements why is that.
Tue, 3 Dec 2013
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See an Internist / get yourself examined / at times, basic investigation may be necessary...
At this age, one should go for extensive investigations, to evaluate secondary causes for hypertension – kidney, hormones (adrenals) and so on. Pheochromocytoma, for example, can typically causes wings...
A cardiologist or Nephrologist is the option
Good luck
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Welcome to Health Care Magic
See an Internist / get yourself examined / at times, basic investigation may be necessary...
At this age, one should go for extensive investigations, to evaluate secondary causes for hypertension – kidney, hormones (adrenals) and so on. Pheochromocytoma, for example, can typically causes wings...
A cardiologist or Nephrologist is the option
Good luck
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
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