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Is Bp Problem Hereditary?
just had a physical. Dr. said my BP was 130/90. Gonna be 48 Sunday. noy happy with this result. my weight is 178. wants to see me in a month. I want to avoid meds oh my height is 5"10. I was jogging 4 times a week. But sprang ankle at a grade 2 level still recovering not able to run on it yet. Could this be the reason it was high? Eat pretty good because cholestrol levels. Lost 20lbs. Parents had high BP. Could this be gennetics?
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
Hi,
Usually children of hypertensive parents have tendency to develop high blood pressure, but it is not mandatory. Your blood pressure is borderline, at this point there is no need for medications yet. But you should follow healthy lifestyle and avoid eating much sodium.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Usually children of hypertensive parents have tendency to develop high blood pressure, but it is not mandatory. Your blood pressure is borderline, at this point there is no need for medications yet. But you should follow healthy lifestyle and avoid eating much sodium.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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