Hypertension is synonymous to high blood pressure. If you are diagnosed with hypertension, you had better take it seriously as your life can be put in risk. Hypertension can even lead to chronic renal failure. It also poses some great risks to people prone to heart attacks, heart problems and strokes.
Most people believe that hypertension is a medical condition that is limited to adults. This is not always the case. It may not be a common ailment in kids and teens, but still it is not impossible. It would be advisable to bring your kids to the doctor for occasional blood pressure test as often as you can.
High blood pressure in teens may be relatively low compared to the reading considered as high in adults. For teens below 18 years of age, a person having a blood pressure that is higher than 95% of teens of their age, gender and height is considered to have hypertension. As these kids grow older, they are projected to have blood pressure readings thrice as high as an average person.
Hypertension can be rooted from kidney malfunctions, aorta troubles and hormonal problems. High blood pressure can also be genetically passed on to children. If your family have a history of hypertension, it is only sensible to check on your kids' blood pressure. It advisable that older kids get their blood pressure checked every two years at a minimum and kids who are overweight are in greater risk of having hypertension. This is why it is important, even at a young age, to exercise everyday to shed off some pounds.
For teenagers, taking prohibited drugs and alcohol can also increase the risk of hypertension. Birth control pills are also found to increase blood pressure in teens.
Parents play a vital role in creating awareness of the possibility of hypertension in teens. It is their responsibility to ensure that their kids have a proper diet and regular exercise. Steering them away from vices like alcohol and drugs would not only keep them away from hypertension, but would help them live a better and healthier life.
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