Until now you must have believed that high blood pressure or hypertension is a problem that occurs only with people of higher age. But thats not the complete truth. Even teens can suffer from hypertension and related disorders.
With changing lifestyles and ever-increasing pressurized living, more and more teens are falling into the trap of high blood pressure. The fact, which is all the more disturbing is that hypertension or high blood pressure does not affect alone, but is accompanied with the onset of many other diseases, that certainly grows with the age of your teen.
Therefore, it becomes important for you to keep a proper tab on the health of your child, especially a regular check on his/her blood pressure. Any deviation from the normal measuring- you should immediately consult a good medical practitioner and get your teen treated as soon as possible.
There is a plethora of factors that can influence the level of blood pressure in your teen. These factors are the type of dietary plan followed, amount and degree of physical activities the teen indulges in, capability to cope with stress and tension with the frequency of emotional breakdowns. Sometimes, medicines that are taken for some other disease or disorder can also interfere with the normal blood pressure levels.
The worst part about teens with high blood pressure is that, as they grow older, they have more chances to develop other blood pressure-related diseases. If not taken care of, high blood pressure can take form of some serious cardiovascular diseases with arterial blockages.
So the best way to help your child fight from falling into the ambit of high blood pressure and related diseases is with a good parental guidance. It is only you who can help him fight back. Offer your help by making them understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Always start with the basics. Make them learn to draw a line between the right and the wrong. Help them understand their body well. Only a good understanding of the body will result in a healthy livelihood.
Besides this, there are certain other things that you should keep in mind. Always try to maintain the recommended height to weight ratio of your teen. This can be done with the follow up of a regular exercising pattern. Exercising does not allow the deposition of extra fat in the body. Besides this, a good exercising regime also keeps the heart and the related organs in a healthy state of working.
Try to include as many fresh fruits and fresh vegetables in the diet plan of your teen. Keep salt intake to low levels, as high dosage of salt is not good for high blood pressure.
Do not let your teen fall into the trap of smoking and drinking.
It calls for just a little care and attention from your side and you can gift your teen a healthy life forever.
