Would be over weight alone lead to bp this high?
Being overweight is caused by factors that also result in high blood pressure. Very bluntly and simplistically put; if you don’t put the food in your mouth you can’t gain the weight. More than likely you have a high triglyceride level along with high cholesterol. The cholesterol buildup in your arteries can narrow them causing your heart to work harder which results in high blood pressure. So yes… being the weight you are can cause your high blood pressure. (17 stone = 238 lbs) Your BMI shows you to be obese. At your young age this is definitely not a good sign. It will only get worse as you age. You need to get control of your eating habits and start an exercise program. The key to any exercise program is consistency. Before you start exercising check with your doctor first. Your blood pressure will be a factor in any exercise you do. During an exercise session your BP can get dangerously high. You will have to start slow and carefully. It is great that you do not smoke or drink alc
