Hypertension

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Hypertension

Asked for Male, 21 Years

Can you develop hypertension within 2 weeks, i had bp 122/75 2 weeks before, but now everytime i check its above 140/90 sometimes 160/90 sometimes 150/90 , sometimes 140/90, my bp has.shoot up in last 3 days only though, while i am having anxiety but its not so over the top, should i hetr myself checked for hypertension, i have no other conditions except high cholesterol and overweight, also i am taking anti anxiety tabs, thats why i am askin should i go get an consultation with cardiologist or should i seek an psychiatric, no one in family has bp, heart issue,etc.

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Dr. Aditi Dattagupta

Cardiologist 20 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi. If you have no symptoms then try monitoring your BP at home over next 1-3 weeks. Measure in a calm quiet room after 10 min of rest and maintain a chart. If majority of values are more than 140/90 indicates you might be having Hypertension and then you should consult a doctor for further work up of young hypertensive Alternatively you could do ABPM (Ambulatory BP monitoring test) and meet a doctor to confirm if you indeed have hypertension.

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Seek consultation as it will be easier for you to do the evaluation and if all tests are normal your Anxiety issue can be addressed, medicines adjusted

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Dr. Lokanath M Cardiologist 5 yrs exp Kottayam · Accepted Answer

Dr. Lokanath M

Cardiologist 5 yrs exp Kottayam

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