10Jan/113
What to do with my high blood pressure at such a young age?
I am 21 years old, Male and am from India. I have a high blood pressure of 140/96. I weigh 93 kgs and am obese. I guess my cholesterol levels are also very high. What are the possible dangers I might face ? What corrective actions to take ? My parents also have BP but not very high.
I've just started swimming for around 1 hour (30 mts of actual swimming). Is that enough ? Is heart attack at such a young age possible ? Kindly advise.
January 10th, 2011 - 14:27
Because you have high BP and obese does not necessarily mean you have high cholesterol!
You are very young, but heart attacks do not discriminate…eat a balanced diet, reduce cakes, biscuits, simple carbs, and exercise more, walking is ideal and if your swimming for an hour you should be swimming at least 6 lengths of a 50 metre pool….
January 10th, 2011 - 14:27
Try beginning a daily medication for regulating blood pressure. Never smoke (that always raises your blood pressure). Cut back on some high sodium foods…
January 10th, 2011 - 14:27
it is not likely at a young age
however keep te swimming up and dont use salt
use dash
eat lots of veggies and fruits
if over wt lose it