Dear Doctor,
My son has just been given a routine health check by the firm he is employed by and has been diagnosed with high blood pressure of 143 over 100. He is only 24 years of age, 5' 7'', 10st 4lb and an active individual who eats healthily. However, he has been under stress for the last few years with relocating with his job which is full time, embarking on a 4 year Engineering Course at Bristol Uni offered by his firm plus financial concerns whilst climbing the ladder to secure a future for himself and his partner. Our life has not been comfortable and as such, he is a grafter. Is there a chance that with less worry, this may go away? if not, things don't look good with irreparable damage to heart, heart muscle walls, arteries and life expectancy of 60. I am worried to death about about this, he is my only son. He will be consulting his own GP but I would welcome your views and any advice you wish to offer please.
Yours respectfully,
Lin.