Causes of Pediatric Hypertension
As stated earlier secondary hypertension is more common in children than adults. This points to the fact that hypertension in children is caused by underlying medical disorders. Once the disorder is addressed the high blood pressure often dissipates. The most commonly known underlying causes of high blood pressure in children are obesity, high blood lipids, diabetes melitus and kidney disease. Heart disease and other cardiovascular ailments in children may also cause high blood pressure.

Signs and symptoms of hypertension in children just as primary high blood pressure remain elusive and hidden in the majority of patients. Due to this reason, doctors encourage that children have their blood pressure taken at least once per year. This is particularly the case for children aged 3 and older.