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Is There Any Problem For 16 Year Old To Have BP 140/76?
My 16 year old went for a well visit and his blood pressure was 140/76. They didn't act concerned. I am a nurse and have taken it at home and also gotten 140/70. He says it makes him nervous. Other times his blood pressure is 110/ 60 or 100/70. He is thin and a swimmer.
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
140 is definitely high for that age. But many a time such high blood pressure noted just because of anxiety. nervousness etc. So only thing to do is regularly check the blood pressure at homly environment. if it is persistently high in all the situation then inly it is the matter of concern. Then consult physician.
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