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My daughter had a blood pressure reading of 176/125. Is this high?

concerned mom
10/12/09
concerned mom
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She is 7 years old and weighs 78 pounds. Is this considered high and can something she ate cause this?

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Hi Concerned Mom,

 

Yes, her blood pressure is very high and I recommend you contact her physician as soon as possible.  The average blood pressure for a 7 year-old girl is around 96/57 mm Hg.

 

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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