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New Delhi: The problem of hypertension (high blood pressure) or high blood pressure (high blood pressure) usually occurs in the elderly, but in the modern lifestyle, hypertension is also becoming common in children, which can increase the risk in the future. They are more likely to have a heart attack. There can be many reasons for this such as age, weight, physical activity, diet, family history, etc. Therefore, blood pressure should be checked regularly, but children are deprived of this, because due to lack of information, the problem of high blood pressure in children is not taken seriously.
High blood pressure in children is called pediatric hypertension. It is usually found in children between 12 and 19 years of age. High blood pressure in children depends on the child's age, race, color, genes, appearance and body structure. It may also depend on the lifestyle, food habits, family and social environment of the children. Along with this, the problem of high blood pressure is also common in children suffering from obesity. Blood pressure above 130/80 mm Hg in children is classified as high blood pressure. There are two types of pediatric hypertension –
primary: Children born with obesity, family history, gender, smoking during pregnancy are more likely to have high blood pressure.
Secondary: In this, the child's blood pressure remains high due to any sleep related disorder, Cushing syndrome, kidney or hyperthyroidism or side effects of medicines.
Identify high BP in children with these symptoms –
heart palpitation
feeling of tension in the chest
Headache
nausea and vomiting
Dizziness
Blurred vision
Here's how to prevent pediatric hypertension:
Take care of the child's healthy eating and lifestyle
Limit the amount of sodium in food. Do not give market chips, fast food, fried street food.
Encourage the child to do exercise, yoga and meditation.
Keep an eye on your weight. Control your weight according to your age.