Patient's question:
Hello doctor, I felt unwell two days ago and then went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The results showed that I was diagnosed with high blood pressure. I find it strange because high blood pressure is usually something that older people get. Hello doctor, what should I do if I have high blood pressure at the age of 21?Doctor's answer:
If you develop high blood pressure at the age of 21, it might be a hereditary form of hypertension. Blood pressure medications have become quite mature now, and taking them consistently on schedule can be very well controlled. It won’t have too much impact on daily life, but it’s important to note that hypertension medications often require lifelong use. Especially for your type of genetically predisposed hypertension, lifelong medication is even more crucial. Otherwise, you may face rebound hypertension after stopping the medication. In daily life, pay attention to a light diet, avoid high-salt and high-cholesterol foods, and increase physical activity.