What causes high blood pressure?

Question
Hello doctor,
I am 27 years old this year, I went to have my blood pressure checked at 140/90. The doctor said I had high blood pressure, measured my heart rate and pulse, and the doctor said everything was normal but couldn't find the cause of my high blood pressure. So what is the cause of high blood pressure? Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Doctor Nguyen Ngoc Phuong Nam - Emergency Department, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

Hello,
With the question “What is the cause of high blood pressure? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Your blood pressure level 14/90 mmHg is already diagnosed as high blood pressure, because you are young but high blood pressure should be screened for possible causes. high blood pressure such as hyperadrenocorticism or adrenal tumor. If all the above causes are screened and no abnormalities are found, it is called essential hypertension (meaning that no local cause for the increase in blood pressure can be found, you will be treated like hypertension in other diseases). other kernel).
Therefore, you should see a Cardiologist again so that they will find the physical causes for diagnosis and treatment.
If you still have questions about the cause of high blood pressure, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!