Why high BP occurs? - #12333
I am really worried about something that's been going on with my health lately. A few weeks ago, I went to my doc for a routine check-up, and they told me my blood pressure is pretty high. Like, really high! I'm only in my early thirties and feel generally healthy. I don't smoke, I try to eat well and exercise when I can find the time. But hearing that I have high BP just kinda freaked me out. I started wondering, why high BP occurs? Is it just genetic? My family history isn't great—my dad struggled with hypertension. I thought it was something older people dealt with, not me! Also, I've noticed I've been super stressed with work and everything, and I'm pretty sure that can't help. Is stress a big reason for why high BP occurs? I mean, can emotional factors play into it a lot? Also, are there certain foods or stuff I could be eating without realizing? Like, I love my coffee, but I’ve heard that could be a factor too. Ugh, is it just my lifestyle? I've tried to research it but still feel like I'm going around in circles trying to understand why high BP occurs in someone my age. Can anyone shed some light on this?
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