High blood pressure also called hypertension is a medical condition in which the force of the blood increases in the arteries. The blood pressure measures how hard the heart is working and the health of the arteries. Several factors like hormones, the health of the heart, blood vessels, and kidneys affect blood pressure.

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High blood pressure or hypertension in infants is a worry for all parents. The main form of hypertension is primary hypertension. This occurs on its own. The cause may be lack of physical exercise and unhealthy eating habits. In infants, mostly secondary hypertension is found. Secondary hypertension occurs due to complications in the body. These complications may be congenital like a kidney or a heart disease.

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