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13 year old girl and BP
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13 year old girl and BP
by nmum, Nov 24, 1999 12:00AM
I am hypertensive female, obese , enlarged heart, ocular pressure.
My daughter who is 13 years old, is about 5'3" and weighs about 120 pounds, about the right weight for her height. When I measure d her BP with the digital BP monitor it was 108/69. What should the BP be for a young girl that age. Is this too high for a 13 year old girl. I have a lot of problems and I do not want her to get a high BP at such a young age.
I'm finding it very difficult to get her to eat less starchy/ fatty foods. I would like to take your advice and show it to her.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
My daughter who is 13 years old, is about 5'3" and weighs about 120 pounds, about the right weight for her height. When I measure d her BP with the digital BP monitor it was 108/69. What should the BP be for a young girl that age. Is this too high for a 13 year old girl. I have a lot of problems and I do not want her to get a high BP at such a young age.
I'm finding it very difficult to get her to eat less starchy/ fatty foods. I would like to take your advice and show it to her.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF CARDIO MD JMF, Nov 24, 1999 12:00AM
Dear Jan,
Your daughters blood pressure is normal for her age, but keep a close eye on it. I would make certain to decrease salt usage in your household an have your daughter keep her weight down.
Your daughters blood pressure is normal for her age, but keep a close eye on it. I would make certain to decrease salt usage in your household an have your daughter keep her weight down.
There are no long term effects.