SLIDESHOW These Conditions Aren't for Adults Only ( courtecy;-webMD ) You may think that there's no need to worry about your kids getting these health problems.
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These Conditions Aren't for Adults Only (
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Adult Conditions Kids Can Get, Too
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Obesity
Almost 1 in 3 American
kids is considered overweight or obese, based on a measure of their age,
height, and weight called body mass index (BMI). Genetics are linked to a
child’s size and shape, but so is behavior. Too much of the wrong kinds of food
and too little physical activity can play a big part. Obesity can lead
to many kinds of health problems, so work with your pediatrician to make
sure your child stays a healthy weight.
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High Blood Pressure
Just like in adults,
obesity can cause this in children as well. It also can be a sign of kidney or
heart problems. There are no symptoms, so pediatricians say a blood pressure
check should be part of the yearly exam. If it isn’t treated, high blood
pressure can set your child up for many health problems down the road,
like heart issues or a stroke. Most of the time, you can control it through
weight loss, exercise, and cutting back on salt.
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High Cholesterol
Everyone needs
cholesterol for healthy cells and nerves. But too much can build up and start
to clog your arteries. The damage can start in childhood and get worse over
time. High cholesterol is often caused by bad eating habits. It’s also more
likely if your child has diabetes or if high cholesterol runs in the family.
Pediatricians say all kids should have their cholesterol tested between ages 9
and 11.
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Type 2 Diabetes
This used to be called
“adult-onset” diabetes, but it’s showing up in more and more kids. And again,
childhood obesity may be a reason. Being overweight affects the way your body turns
food into fuel. Over time, you can have too much sugar in your blood sugar
levels, and that can cause cell and organ damage all over your body. Kids can
get their blood sugar under control by eating healthy food and exercising
regularly.
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Fatty Liver Disease
Childhood obesity also
may be linked to the rise in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among children.
Like type 2 diabetes, this condition is related to problems with the way your
body handles blood sugar. If too much fat builds up inside your liver, that can
lead to swelling and scarring. Getting to a healthy weight through diet and
physical activity can help keep this from happening.
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Gallstones
In children, these tiny,
hard stones that form in the gallbladder are usually a side effect of certain
blood disorders, like sickle cell disease. But obesity can make a child more
likely to get them. Gallstones cause belly pain that may be worse after eating.
They can be dangerous if they block the ducts that send fluid into the
intestines. Call your child’s doctor if she has this kind of pain along with
nausea, fever, or a yellowish tint to her skin or eyes.
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Sleep Apnea
Being obese can make
your child snore or even briefly stop breathing throughout the night, but the
main cause of sleep apnea in children is large tonsils. When that’s the case,
surgery to take them out usually fixes it. Otherwise, your child may need to
lose weight or use a breathing machine.
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Kidney Stones
When a child gets these
hard clumps of minerals, it’s usually because of an illness or a problem in
their urinary tract. Stones can also form if he doesn’t drink enough and the
concentration of minerals in his urine gets too high. A kidney stone can be
very painful and can cause serious problems if it blocks the flow of urine.
Small stones usually pass on their own, but large ones may have to be broken up
or taken out.
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Shingles
If your child had
chickenpox or got the vaccine for it, she could get shingles. The virus that
causes both diseases hides in your nervous system and can attack when your
immune system is weak. Shingles appears as a blistery rash that hurts and
itches. It’s usually in a stripe around one side of the body and scabs over in
about a week. Shingles in children tends to be mild.
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Mental Illness
Some mental disorders
are typically diagnosed in childhood, including ADHD and autism. But many other
types can start when you’re a kid, too, like depression, anxiety, and eating
disorders. Your pediatrician can help decide if your child should see a
specialist.
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Stroke
This is when blood flow
gets cut off to a part of your brain. While it’s much more common in older
people, it can happen at any age. In children, it’s usually caused by a health
problem. For example, sickle cell disease can narrow arteries in the brain and
make them more likely to be blocked by a blood clot. Other conditions,
including clotting disorders and problems in the heart or blood vessels, can
raise a child’s chances. Children typically get over a stroke easier than
adults.
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Arthritis
Stiff, achy joints often
come with the normal wear and tear of aging. But children can have them, too.
They’re usually caused by an autoimmune problem, meaning the body’s own
defenses attack healthy tissue and cause inflammation. But obesity also can
make a child more likely to have arthritis and other joint problems. Carrying
around extra weight puts stress on joints and can damage the growth plates that
help control the length and shape of your child’s bones.
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Osteoporosis
The loss of bone mass
common in older women can sometimes appear in children. It can be a side effect
of an illness or of a medication like steroids or cancer drugs. It also can
happen if your child doesn’t get enough calcium or vitamin D, or if he can’t be
physically active. In cases with no clear cause, children may simply grow out
of it. A child with osteoporosis may have pain when he walks, or his bones may
break more easily.
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Glaucoma
Some children are born
with problems in their eyes that keep fluid from draining. That causes a dangerous
buildup of pressure inside the eye. You may notice your baby is sensitive to
light or has an unusual amount of tears. Her eyes might look enlarged or
cloudy. Childhood glaucoma is treated with medication or surgery to keep the
optic nerve from being damaged and protect her vision.
This tool does not provide medical advice
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