{"id":28551,"date":"2024-10-17T18:33:25","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T18:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/?p=28551"},"modified":"2024-11-11T15:22:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T15:22:39","slug":"hypertension-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/hypertension-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Hypertension in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='font-size:34px; color:#000000; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116072830 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116072830 BCX8\">Understanding High Blood Pressure in Children:<br \/>\nA Growing Concern<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW116072830 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='font-size:18px; color:#0a0a0a; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187083774 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187083774 BCX8\">High blood pressure<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"TextRun SCXW187083774 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187083774 BCX8\">, often associated with adults, is increasingly becoming a concern for children and adolescents. Recent studies highlight the importance of monitoring and managing blood pressure from\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187083774 BCX8\">a young age<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW187083774 BCX8\">\u00a0to prevent long-term health issues.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW187083774 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Incidence and Statistics: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the American Heart Association, about\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/news\/2024\/09\/05\/1-in-7-kids-in-us-may-have-blood-pressure-thats-higher-than-normal\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1 in 7 children and teens in the U.S<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fhave blood pressure that\u2019s higher than normal. This includes both elevated blood pressure and hypertension.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='font-size:18px; color:#0a0a0a; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22540193 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22540193 BCX8\">Risk Factors<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW22540193 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Several factors contribute to the risk of developing high blood pressure in children:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Family History<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: A family history of hypertension increases the likelihood of children developing high blood pressure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Obesity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Obesity is a significant risk factor,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/high-blood-pressure\/about\/about-high-blood-pressure-in-kids-and-teens.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">with nearly half of the youth newly classified as having high blood pressure being obese<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with nearly half of the youth newly classified as having high blood pressure being obese. The prevalence of high blood pressure in obese adolescents\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/21150-high-blood-pressure-in-children\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">can be as high as 30%.\u202f<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lifestyle Factors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Poor diet, high in sodium, and lack of physical activity are major contributors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-28536 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-28536 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-2-1030x687.png\" alt='' title='Copy of Alzheimers Blog Post (1050 x 700 px) (2)' height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-2-1030x687.png 1030w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-2-705x470.png 705w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-2-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-2-291x194.png 291w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-2-399x266.png 399w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-2.png 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-8  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-28534 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-28534 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-1-1030x687.png\" alt='' title='Copy of Alzheimers Blog Post (1050 x 700 px) (1)' height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-1-1030x687.png 1030w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-1-705x470.png 705w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-1-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-1-291x194.png 291w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-1-399x266.png 399w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Copy-of-Alzheimers-Blog-Post-1050-x-700-px-1.png 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_textblock  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='font-size:18px; color:#0a0a0a; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW106982624 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW106982624 BCX8\">Symptoms<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW106982624 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High blood pressure in children often goes unnoticed because it usually doesn\u2019t cause symptoms. However, in\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/pubs\/afp\/issues\/2018\/1015\/p486.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">severe cases or hypertensive crises<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, children may experience:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Headaches<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Seizures<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vomiting<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chest pains<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fast, pounding, or fluttering heartbeat (palpitations)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\">\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<p>If your child exhibits any of these symptoms, it\u2019s crucial to seek emergency medical care.<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='font-size:18px; color:#0a0a0a; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long-term Risks<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW6449777 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6449777 BCX8\">High blood pressure in childhood is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in adulthood. It can lead to target organ damage, such as left ventricular hypertrophy and pathologic vascular changes. Early intervention is crucial to mitigate these risks.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW6449777 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='font-size:18px; color:#0a0a0a; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW108120155 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW108120155 BCX8\">Prevention and Management<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW108120155 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Preventing and managing high blood pressure in children involves:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Healthy Diet<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Encouraging a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and low in saturated fats and sodium.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regular Physical Activity<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Promoting at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Regular Monitoring<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Ensuring regular blood pressure checks, especially for children with risk factors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-15  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-28538 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-28538 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Right-aligned-template-1-1030x687.png\" alt='' title='Right aligned template' height=\"687\" width=\"1030\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Right-aligned-template-1-1030x687.png 1030w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Right-aligned-template-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Right-aligned-template-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Right-aligned-template-1-705x470.png 705w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Right-aligned-template-1-450x300.png 450w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Right-aligned-template-1-291x194.png 291w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Right-aligned-template-1-399x266.png 399w, https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Right-aligned-template-1.png 1050w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1030px) 100vw, 1030px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_social_share  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '  style='font-size:18px; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW116269686 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116269686 BCX8\">Conclusion<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW116269686 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW198438683 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW198438683 BCX8\">High blood pressure in children is a growing concern that requires attention from both parents and healthcare providers. 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