High blood pressure cases double in 30 years

Re:High blood pressure cases double in 30 years by lottin on Sunday August 29, 2021 @08:44AM (#28346247)

Yes, I confirm that. I was always found to be hypertensive when I had my blood pressure taken by a nurse, but when I took it myself it was usually only a bit elevated (between 120-135) or normal (between 110-120). As a result I was diagnosed with white coat hypertension.

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Re:High blood pressure cases double in 30 years by washadjeffmad on Sunday August 29, 2021 @09:29AM (#28346524)

Same, then after my systolic climbed to to 180-200 they got around to diagnosing me with kidney disease. I ended up with permanent vision and kidney damage because other than that, I was an apparently healthy young person.

Even mild hypertension can be a serious indicator of potentially life threatening, or at least altering, issues. If you measure high at the doctor, measure yourself at home and keep a log.

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Re:High blood pressure cases double in 30 years by lottin on Sunday August 29, 2021 @10:17AM (#28346879)

Sorry to hear that. Yes, I'm keeping a log, and so far all is well. I went from 164/83 in late June, when I started taking measurements, to 114/59 last week, without making any dietary or lifestyle changes. I'm quite convinced it was all psychological.

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Re:High blood pressure cases double in 30 years by ed25519FUUU on Sunday August 29, 2021 @09:55AM (#28346704)

What was the underlying issue?

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Re:High blood pressure cases double in 30 years by washadjeffmad on Sunday August 29, 2021 @02:39PM (#28349311)

A congenital autoimmune disorder that led to renal hypertension in my late teens. This is my first year in remission.

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