Preparing questions in advance can help parents to have more meaningful discussions with their child's physician regarding their conditions. Parents may wish to ask their child's doctor the following questions related to high blood pressure in children:

1. What is my child's blood pressure?
   
   
2. Is my child's blood pressure too high?
   
   
3. Is it possible my child's blood pressure appears to be high because he/she is nervous? Are there any other tests my child can take to get a more accurate reading?
   
   
4. Is my child at high risk for high blood pressure?
   
   
5. Does high blood pressure put my child at risk for any cardiovascular conditions? Which ones?
   
   
6. Could my child be taking any medications that might be contributing to his/her high blood pressure?
   
   
7. Are there any medications my child can take to lower their blood pressure? Are there side effects associated with any of these medications?
   
   
8. Are there any lifestyle changes that can lower my child's blood pressure or reduce his/her chances of developing high blood pressure? Does my child need to lose weight?
   
   
9. Could my child's high blood pressure be the result of stress in his/her life?
   
   
10. How urgently does my child need to lower his/her blood pressure?