Treatment of Pediatric Hypertension
The best way is to work with a multidisciplinary team of specialists who can accurately diagnose the problems, recommend the appropriate treatment - typically a combination of lifestyle changes and medication - help the child and family manage the disorder, and perform longterm care and follow-up. A pediatric nephrologist- a specialist in children’s kidney disorders - is often the best point person to handle pediatric hypertension. He or she may bring other specialists onto the team, including pediatric cardiologists, pediatric endocrinologists and nutritionists, but the nephrologist’s expertise in 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and pharmacologic treatment is usually the driving force behind the care.