21May/11Off
what is the age people get high blood pressure and does it cause headaches?
my brother has hypertension and says he gets lots of headaches is that linked to high blood pressure? Another thing he is only 17 and will be turning 18 in one month is that normal? I am really worried i thought only adults and old people have hypertension is it really a big problem or can it be fixed fast? or how should he eat to fix it? if u you know anything about this.. it can help me and my brother so dont hesitate to answer!
May 21st, 2011 - 05:27
Though common after the middle age, it can occur at all ages. But……
When it occurs in the young(like your brother) the alarm bells should ring. Because, at that age the high BP generally has another disease as a cause for it, like increased adrenal hormones. This is the bad news . But the good news is that, if a treatable cause is found, the high blood pressure can be cured. This kind of problem occurring especially in young is called secondary hypertension.
To know more about Secondary Hypertension refer:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/secondary-hypertension/DS01114
Your brother needs a complete check up to find a cause, if any.
May 21st, 2011 - 05:27
common in all ages
usual hereditary
It causes headaches if it is not under control. he should see the doctor.
http://health.lifestyle.yahoo.ca/condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=165
May 21st, 2011 - 05:27
it can happen in any age because the causes are different, you should find the cause and treat it
May 21st, 2011 - 05:27
High blood pressure can affect people of any age. Recent studies have identified prehypertension in school children. This is not so suprising given the life style of the west. 1 in 5 will suffer from high blood pressure in the west during the course of their life. Most however will be unaware that they have a life threatening condition, as hypertension rarley shows symptoms. For this reason it is often refered to as the silent killer, being the number one cause of preventable stroke, heart attack and kidney failure in the usa.