Suggest treatment for high BP and blurred vision
Patient: 15 y/o male. 6 4 230#. High blood pressure earlier today 150/95. Was feeling dizzy at basketball practice. Trainer took his BP. Rested, drank water and it lowered to 130/80. Tonight he s complaining of blurred vision and feels like a migrane is coming on. Any concerns? Doctor: Hello!  Regarding your concern, I would explain that high blood pressure values could be related to straining physical activity or anxiety. Anyway, I would recommend consulting with his attending physician for a physical exam and some tests: -a resting ECG- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction- kidney and liver function tests for possible dysfunction- cortisol and aldosterone for adrenal gland dysfunction. You should discuss with his doctor on the above tests. Meanwhile, it is necessary to closely monitor his blood pressure values during the day.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.