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Factors affecting the heart rate of children

• Dr. Saeed Bitarafan
• April 18, 2023

Many mothers come and are worried about sudden changes in their baby's heart rate. There is a drug that can change the heart rate of children. Sometimes these factors can be worrisome, which is discussed below.

What things can change a child's heart rate?

Just like adults, a child's heart rate varies depending on the level of activity, whether asleep or awake, and whether your child is healthy or sick, calm or stressed.

Scientific sources say: Your child's heart rate is usually not related to an inherent heart problem. "Children's heart rates can increase with anything that excites or upsets them. When this happens, it's just a natural response to stress."

A child may have a fast heart rate. These conditions are:

• Vigorous games or sports
• Experience pain
• Feeling anxious or stressed
• Experience fever or illness
• Drinking a lot of caffeine or energy drinks
• Dehydration

If your child is experiencing any of the above, a fast heart rate is usually not a cause for concern. However, drinking too much caffeine can cause problems in some children. Also remember that your children's heart rate is naturally faster than an adult's, and it can be much faster than an adult's heart rate during exercise.

However, if your child is experiencing symptoms such as chest pain or breathing problems along with a fast heart rate, he or she may need medical attention. A good rule of thumb, scientific sources say, is that if your baby's heart rate is too fast for you to count, medical help may be needed.

A baby usually experiences a slower heart rate while sleeping. However, if their heart rate is slow in the middle of the day and they show signs of lethargy or fainting; They may need medical help.

Check Children's heart rate at home

Measuring your child's pulse is easy. There are several places on the body where you can check for a pulse. These places are the wrist, the inside of the elbow, or the side of the neck. For most parents, the wrist is the most convenient and accessible place for this.

To check your child's heart rate, place two fingers on his wrist, under the thumb. Apply gentle pressure until you can feel a slight pulsation in your fingertips. Count how many beats you feel in 15 seconds. Then multiply that number by 4 to find your child's heart rate, which is measured in beats per minute.

For example, if you feel 20 beats in 15 seconds, your child's heart rate is 80 beats per minute, which is a normal rate.

However, you may not be able to easily find a pulse in infants or younger children who have smaller blood vessels. A medical professional experienced in caring for children should probably take their pulse.

If you're not familiar with taking a pulse, it may take a few tries to get comfortable and confident, says Science. The best thing you can do is have someone with medical training check it for you.”

If your child has a heart condition that requires a heart rate monitor, the doctor can teach you how to find his pulse and measure his heart rate. Some wearable devices and smartphones can also read the heart rate with good accuracy. href="https://drbitarafan.com/495/%D8%A7%DA%A9%D9%88-%D9%82%D9%84%D8%A8-%DA%A9%D9%88%D8%AF%DA%A9%D8%A7%D9%8 6-%DA%86%DA%AF%D9%88%D9%86%D9%87-%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%85%DB%8C-%D8%B4%D9%88%D8%AF%D8%9F/>equi Have your child's heart checked.

If you are concerned about your child's heart rate, scientific sources recommend that you contact your pediatrician. "There are very normal and benign conditions that can give your baby an irregular heartbeat," she says. That is why it is better to be evaluated by a medical professional.

Source:

https://www.childrens.com/health-wellness/is-your-childs-heart-rate-healthy

Dr. Saeed Bitrafan

Dr. Saeed Bitarafan

Dr. Saeed Bitarafan is a specialist in children's heart diseases, fetal echocardiography and a specialist in pediatric diseases. All articles contact us Get in touch with us

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