Hello,
Welcome to HCM,
As per your history ,your friend is hypertensive in very young age only,definitely it is hereditary problem.
High Blood presssure per se is not a disease.It is just the higher values of blood pressure.If it is well controlled,no need to worry at all.
But if its not controlled properly it may have very deleterious effects on heart,
kidney,brain so on.
So,i would suggest your friend the following measures for well control of Blood pressure:
Life style modifications like Regular exercises,Brisk walking
Salt restricted diet.
Yoga,meditation
Deep breathing exercises,
Keeping oneself calm in all situations.
Taking proper dosage of blood pressure medications at regular intervals.
Hope you are satisfied with the answer.
Thank you