Question: What causes high blood pressure in young people?

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Hello doctor! I see high blood pressure is common in the elderly. What causes high blood pressure in young people? Thanks for the advice and answers!
Ngoc Hao (1992)
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Hello! Anyone of any age can develop high blood pressure. Specifically, in newborns, the cause of high blood pressure may be due to malformation of the coarctation of the aorta.
In fact, high blood pressure under the age of 35 is often secondary hypertension. The cause of high blood pressure in young people is often because the patient has a history of chronic kidney disease, renal artery stenosis, adrenal tumor, stress, eating too much,...
For early detection as well as To find out what is the cause of high blood pressure, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System to do the necessary tests and diagnoses. We have a team of highly qualified and experienced doctors who will advise and give the most effective treatment plan.
Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Best regards!
Answered by Associate Professor, Doctor, Specialist II Chu Hoang Van - Department of Medical Examination - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
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