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What Causes High Blood Pressure In A Child?
My 13 year old son went to get a physical today and was told his blood pressure 124/84 he weighs 101lbs ht 62inches pulse rate 66 and he is a very active person drinks lots of water doesn t drink much soda but alot of powerade and Gatorade and water what could be causing this and could it be just a onetime thing?
Thu, 18 Sep 2014
No one should reach a diagnosis of hypertension on a one-off measurement of the blood pressure. Please do not worry for now. Check his BP with the same physician using the same instrument after proper relaxation in the same position (sleeping/sitting/standing) on THREE separate occasions on THREE DIFFERENT DAYS at the same time of the day. If this reading is seen on all three occasions, you will need to consult a medical specialist for further guidance.
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If the hypertension being noted in pediatric patient then the condition need to be investigated for Renal disease, and other endocrines disorder, in my opinion the blood pressure need to be red several time with different doctor and with different and authentic sphygmomanometers, hope this information helps.
Well come to HCM
If the hypertension being noted in pediatric patient then the condition need to be investigated for Renal disease, and other endocrines disorder, in my opinion the blood pressure need to be red several time with different doctor and with different and authentic sphygmomanometers, hope this information helps.
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