Q. What could be the cause of high blood pressure in young adults?

Answered by Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Aug 08, 2017

Hello doctor,

I am a 19 year old skinny male. My BP was 158/100, but that could be because I was anxious at the doctor's. I have no prior health conditions. What could be the causes of a high blood pressure for me other than anxiety?

MBBS., MD., RHEUMATOLOGY FELLOWSHIP., AMERICAN COLLAGE OF RHEUMATOLOGY MEMBERSHIP., FELLOW OF AMERICAN COLLAGE
General Medicine Internal Medicine Rheumatology

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. Your age is 19 and your blood pressure is high.

  • There are certain causes of hypertension in the young. The other causes have to be ruled out before labeling it as anxiety related hypertension. These include:
  1. Renal abnormalities: do kidney function tests, urine examinations, renal Doppler and an ultrasonography of the abdomen to check for renal size.
  2. Adrenal gland disorders like pheochromocytoma, Cushing's disease, and aldosterone problems.

Regards.

For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician


Related Questions:

What changes have to be done to control BP?

.. check her kidney for creatinine? Is it high? What is her weight? Yes, blood pressure treatment is not a one day job. For her age, I will target blood pressure around 140/90 mmHg. Occasionally, 150 mmHg of blood pressure is fine.   Read full

Please suggest medicines for parameters out of range in the blood test.

Firstly, urine analysis shows pus cells which points to urinary tract infection ... For the urinary tract   Read full

I have frequent urination and severe pain in abdomen. Kindly advise.

Today the urination is not that much but I have severe pain in both sides of my abdomen ... USG (ultrasound) abdomen and pelvis ... And there was   Read full


Related Video

 

Comprehensive Medical Second Opinion.

Submit your Case

Related Questions & Answers


Why are my liver enzymes and bilirubin levels elevated?

Query: Dear doctor, Here is my lab report: Bilirubin total: 2.2 Bilirubin Direct: 1.5 SGPT: 4548 SGOT: 4153 I have taken drip and injection for nausea. Now nausea has been cured. I have only abdomen pain now, and my fever has been cured before three days. Color of urine is yellow and color of stools is...  Read Full »

What causes a constant feeling of nausea with abdominal pain?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old female. My height is 5'1", and weight is 120 lbs. I have been getting a constant feel of nausea for over a year along with abdomen, chest and back pain. The chest pain is sharp in the place of the heart. The back pain is right down the middle of my back, starting at my ...  Read Full »

What is the permanent solution for testicular pain?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a mild pain in the right testis since two months. The USG report showed slight thickening of the spermatic cord. Now, after 10 days of antibiotic courses referred by the physician, then the condition is better. But when I lift some weight or drive a car, then the pain starts again....  Read Full »

Ask your health query to a doctor online?

Ask an Internal Medicine Physician Now
* guaranteed answer within 4 hours.
Disclaimer: All health Q&As published on this website are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek the advice from your physician or other qualified health-care providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website.
 
Ask a Doctor Online  
  2197 Doctors Online