If you have high blood pressure, do you need to be checked again and why do you have high blood pressure?

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Hello doctor! I'm a 30 year old female who just gave birth to her first child 4 months ago. I have a high blood pressure of 160/115 mmHG. I went to the district hospital and it was okay, the doctor prescribed medicine for 5 days and it didn't decrease, I changed to another medicine, my blood pressure dropped to 150/100mmHG. The doctor asked me, if I have high blood pressure, do I need to be checked again and why I have high blood pressure? I would like to thank the doctor.
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Hello! Hypertension occurs in young people, the re-detection is 4 months after birth. You should go to a hospital that specializes in Cardiology to find the cause of high blood pressure to come up with an appropriate treatment plan, especially to control blood pressure in postpartum women.
You should not let this situation last for a long time, it may affect your health later. In addition, you should also pay attention, need to register for health check-ups at good quality medical facilities such as hospitals of Vinmec Health System to be consulted by qualified doctors.
Looking forward to seeing you as soon as possible to get specific advice on the status of high blood pressure taking medication that does not decrease. Wishing you good health always.

Answered by Doctor Le Duc Hiep - Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Intervention - Cardiology Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital