High Blood Pressure in Children: Warning Signs Every Parent Must Know!

High blood pressure (hypertension) is now being observed even in children, according to health experts. Identifying it early and starting timely treatment is very important.
Common symptoms of high blood pressure in children include headaches, vomiting, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, and shortness of breath.
If there is a family history of BP, doctors recommend checking a child’s blood pressure once every year after the age of six.
Experts also suggest that lifestyle changes — such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, and reducing screen time — can help control high BP in children.