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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate Along With High Blood Pressure In A Child?
My 15 year old daughter has what I think is a stomach bug. Not eating but no high temp. She is complaining about a racing heartbeat and it s at about 118. Is this due to the bug? She has high blood pressure due to kidney problems and takes tablets for this.
Fri, 13 May 2016
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Loss of appetite can occur in many different illnesses. The presence of vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea would point towards a stomach/intestinal infection.
If these are present then this could be the case.
The increase in pulse rate can occur as a result of the illness itself. IF her symptoms continue and there is no obvious cause (cough/cold, vomiting/diarrhea etc), then she may need to see her doctor for assessment and treatment.
I hope this helps
Loss of appetite can occur in many different illnesses. The presence of vomiting, abdominal pain or diarrhea would point towards a stomach/intestinal infection.
If these are present then this could be the case.
The increase in pulse rate can occur as a result of the illness itself. IF her symptoms continue and there is no obvious cause (cough/cold, vomiting/diarrhea etc), then she may need to see her doctor for assessment and treatment.
I hope this helps
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