Hi. I am 37 years old. Today I checked my BP and am worried since the doctor told me it was 130/110. I frequently get severe headaches stretching from earlobes to the back of my neck. My job is very hectic and stressful. Do you think I should take a break and get proper medical attention?
For a young man like you, the diastolic pressure is pretty high and the target I am for you should be less than 85 1) you need to cut on salt completely 2) de-stress yourself, if taking a break helps, do that 3) if obese vat down on fat, lose weight.  Start exerting at least 30 mins a day 3) work up for hypertension including labs as your doctor suggest s4) if persistent reading in this range, I would suggest you to start medication for the time being until lifestyle changes take over, than start reducing the dose gradually as you have symptoms pertaining to hypertension. Do not allow chronic diseases to creep into your body at a young age and as one begets another.  Regards