Patients with essential hypertension should do, what should not do?

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Hello doctor,
This year, I am 18 years old. I have essential hypertension. The doctor asked me what patients with essential hypertension should do, what should not be done? Is this disease dangerous, doctor? Please advise doctor, thank you doctor.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Dao Kim Phuong - Department of Medical Examination - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “What should patients with essential hypertension do, what should not be done? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
At the age of 18 usually do not have essential hypertension, you need to see a Cardiologist to find the cause of hypertension, should eat lightly, exercise and avoid substances stimuli such as alcohol, coffee, tobacco,....
Secondary hypertension is when there are obvious causes (heart, kidneys,...). Hypertension due to renal vascular disease, although accounting for only 2-3% of people with hypertension, is also one of the most common causes of secondary hypertension. In addition, hypertension due to the adrenal cortex, changes in aldosterone secretion or Cushing's syndrome, Conn's syndrome,...
Untreated and well controlled hypertension will lead to severe organ damage target and cause dangerous complications such as cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, stroke, aortic dissection, heart failure, kidney failure, ... even leading to death.
If you still have questions about essential hypertension, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!