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what is reason of high blood pressure - #20289

Kiaan

I am really struggling with this issue and hoping to get some clarity from you guys. A few months ago, I went for a regular checkup and my doctor told me that I have high blood pressure. I was shocked because I always thought I lived a relatively healthy lifestyle—like, I exercise and try to eat right, you know? But now I'm just confused and worried about what is reason of high blood pressure for someone like me. I've done some reading and seen stuff about stress, weight, and even my family history, but I can't connect the dots. It felt so sudden! I can feel my heart racing sometimes, and it just makes me feel more anxious, which I guess could be a stress factor? I’m in my late 30s and I don’t smoke, drink only occasionally. Could it be diet? I’m wondering if there are specific foods that could be causing this too. I’ve heard salt is a biggie, but I thought I was managing that. If I cut out salt, will it really help? What is reason of high blood pressure in people who seem otherwise healthy? Should I be worried about medication? Like, how do I even know if that's necessary? Any insight would be really appreciated, because I feel like I'm spinning my wheels here just trying to get a grip on this high blood pressure situation. Thank you!

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