Hypertension, high bp, only 21?

My bf and I randomly took our BP at one of those machines by the pharmacy at wal-mart. His was normal and he is healthy/athletic. But, my diastolic pressure was high, I think 115 and it said on there that I am stage 2 hypertension. I eat a lot of junk food and do not exercise. But I am normal weight, 5'2 105lbs. Should I be worried and what should I do?

In order for blood pressure to be medically categorized as high, the numbers have to surpass 140 / 90 on three or more random occassions.

If you see the doctor now, s/he will just tell you to monitor your blood pressure and lower your sodium intake.

Exercise will temporarily raise your blood pressure, but sodium raises it and keeps it up. . . pre-packaged foods (and junk foods) are laden with sodium.

There are also some over-the-counter things you can do to lower your blood pressure.

- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Aspirin
- Niacin

115 is too high. See a doctor. Now!

Maybe your underweight. You should at least be 125-130. If not get to a doctor. Reg. bp is around 120/70

see a doctor. I have high HP and am 26, and its caused by a much bigger issue. You can never be to carefull.

just cuz your "normal" weight doesn't mean your healthy. and you already told us why you have high bp. you eat crap and then you don't work out. get rid of the junk and start exercising. at your age you can easily get it back under control with a little effort. see your age and weight don't matter its how you take care of yourself. good thing it happened now rather than later when more worse things can come about with it.

High blood pressure is not just for overweight people. Anyone can have it. You need to improve your eating habits and get into a health club and have a trainer tell you what to do. You may want to see your doctor too.... good idea...

The issue is a lot of time, healthy-looking people (skinny), aren't healthy because they don't need to take care of themselves. Like you said, you're normal weight but eat a lot of junk food and don't exercise. You don't have that gauge of how you're living by how you look on the outside. I definitely suggest that you eat more healthily and exercise. Eating whole grain foods such whole-grain bread or oatmeal will help! Take care!