Severe Hypertension, Diaphoresis, and School Decline in a 14-Year-Old Boy Inas H. Thomas, MD

https://reference.medscape.com/viewarticle/severe-hypertension-diaphoresis-and-school-decline-14-year-2026a1000pa9?ecd=mkm_ret_260813_mscpmrk-OUS_DisReferences_etid8586285&uac=148436CN&impID=8586285 A 14-year-old boy with no significant medical history presents with a worsening headache over the past 2 days. His parents report that he started complaining of a headache the day before, when he came home from school. His parents gave him ibuprofen, which seemed to help him sleep. However, today he has the headache again and has been sweaty and flushed. His parents thought he may be developing migraines because he also complained of blurred vision, nausea, and dizziness. The patient's father has a history of migraines. The patient has had similar headaches over the past few months.