Oddly enough, but today many diseases are no longer dependent on age. It was previously assumed that high or low blood pressure in children cannot occur. Now the situation is fundamentally changing. For example, hypertension is increasingly found precisely in childhood.
The child does not always admit that he is not feeling well. He is definitely not able to independently understand the reasons for this condition. Of course, the baby will complain of headaches or rare nosebleeds. This can serve as the first calls for the need for examination by a doctor.
Even despite the fact that the child feels well, parents from 3 years old must daily monitor his pressure. At the first suspicious changes, you need to contact a specialist.
By the way, it is the doctors who say that the causes of blood pressure should be sought precisely in childhood. At this time, you can correct them and prevent the development of serious diseases. Then they will have to be treated.
It is worth noting that normal pressure in children is an individual indicator. However, it is significantly different from adult measurements. This is due to the fact that the cardiovascular system of babies is only being formed and the vessels have a very elastic shape.
With age, blood pressure in children increases. Already in adolescence, the upper indicator can reach 100 - 140 mm Hg, and the lower - from 70 to 90 mm Hg. Art. However, it should be borne in mind that a variety of factors can influence the pressure value:
- Emotions, both positive and negative.
- The outside air temperature indoors or outdoors.
- Pain that occurs in any internal organ or part of the body.
- Atmosphere pressure.
- The load of the physical plan on the body.
- consumed food.
- The quality of sleep.
Each time, blood pressure in children can be controlled not only during visits to the doctor, but also at home. To do this, it is enough to have at your disposal a good, high-quality and accurate tonometer. In addition, you still need to know the rules for measuring pressure.
First, the child should be in a relaxed state. No emotional shocks or physical exertion should be present. Secondly, you need to lie down or sit comfortably. Thirdly, it would be good to measure pressure not only on the arm, but also on the leg. Fourth, before starting the measurement, you need to give your child a rest of at least 5 minutes. Finally, blood pressure in children should be recognized several times a day (at least two).
There are several types of diseases that are caused by problems with pressure. Increasingly, in children it is elevated. In this case, the most common deviation is considered arterial hypertension. It is characterized by a short-term and rare increase in pressure. Healthy children are often subject to such fluctuations. This happens due to high physical activity or a big surge of emotions.
Another characteristic childhood disorder associated with pressure is hypertension. In this case, increased pressure lasts a long time. Often this effect is caused by an exacerbation or development of other diseases in the child. Among them may be vegetative-vascular dystonia, diseases of internal organs (kidneys, heart, endocrine system), as well as hypertension.
It is very important to monitor the fluctuation of pressure in children and maintain it in good condition. Otherwise, it will lead to a serious illness that will have to be treated. But it’s always better to prevent the disease than to get it, especially if it is about your child.