I suffer from hypertension. I am very concerned and seek medical advice regarding this matter.
I am 24 years 7 months old, Asian origin-India, 5 ft 9 inches tall, very lean, Body weight 60-65 kilos - varies. I have a light frame.
Recently got my blood test done
My lipid profile >Total Cholesterol- 201 mg/dl
Fasting Sugar> 89 mg/dl
Now the main problem is that my blood pressure is constant in the range 142-145/90-92. I got the reading over a period of 7 days. My blood pressure reading 2 years ago (during a regular check up) was 138-140/80. Now, what might have happened in these 2 years to cause a surge in diastolic pressure.
There is one more factor I would like to mention, I started weight lifting heavy twice a week (but without supplements or drugs)for the past 2-3 years. I am apprehensive that this might be the cause of the blood pressure, but I don't know
My moms side of family tend to suffer from hypertension, but from my dad's side there is no history of cardiovascular disease. I smoke very rarely - maybe one cigarette a week and drink not more than twice a month
Do i need to start taking blood pressure medications
Please Advise