Pediatric hypertension- A threat for Children


Pediatric hypertension- A threat for Children


Hypertension is estimated to affect more than 60% of the population and is the leading causes of cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular accidents and end-stage renal disease. Although it is more common in adults, it also affects a large population of children. Hypertension affects nearly 5-6% of the pediatric population. Pediatric hypertension is a threat for children as it can cause long term health problems.

High blood pressure or hypertension is increasingly becoming a major problem for children due to the growing incidence of obesity and metabolic disorders. Hypertension disturbs the cardio vascular system and puts the children at a high risk of heart disease, chronic disease and many more lately in life.

Although children having hypertension are not at the immediate risk of heart attack or stroke like adults with hypertension but hypertension can still cause changes in a child’s body and results in many complications in future.

Hypertension also known as “silent killer” because it does not show any noticeable symptoms should be taken seriously and must be treated immediately. The best way to uncover hypertension is by blood pressure readings. Overweight or obese children should be checked regularly and also children who fall under high risk category such as prematurely born children or children having kidney problems.

The normal blood pressure measurement for a child depends on three factors: age, gender and their height/weight. Children who fall above 95th percentile are considered to have high blood pressure. After the hypertension has been diagnosed the best treatment is to work with the team of specialists who can accurately diagnose the problem and start the treatment. Pediatric hypertension is best handled by Pediatric nephrologist who is specialists in kidney disorder for children. Other specialists like pediatric endocrinologists, pediatric cardiologists, and nutritionists can also be included in the team.

A little change in life style and some medication can help the children and their family in managing the disorder and performing long term care. Also family education and counselling provide key tools for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring tracks blood pressure changes for 24 hours. Through Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring blood pressure patterns, pinpoint risks can be monitored and hence doctors can individualized program that can accurately and comprehensively address each patient’s needs.
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