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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am a pediatrician and I can tell you there is no medical science behind hypotension and a growth spurt. Without being seen by a doctor there is no way to diagnose if there is a medical issue. It could also be a lifestyle issue, or she simply isn’t a morning person! However, I have several colleagues whom I hear float the idea of tiredness and low BP related to a growth spurt. Even though there is no medical science to prove it, there are still lots of unknowns. Some doctors believe this theory to be true, others believe it eases parents minds in the absence of an actual medical diagnosis.

If she feels this way every day, it’s worth an evaluation to potentially rule out a medical issue, and for piece of mind.

P.S. - There is medical science behind the negative affects of too much sodium in the diet, especially in children. Do not purposely increase sodium intake without a medical recommendation.[/quote]

Thanks! I'm OP and over the summer had a few hypotensive issues and concussed myself. Only medical advice was add salt to diet. I did that and have been fine for about 10 months. I am also familiar with the adult lit that there is no correlation between salt intake and hypertension. Salt hurts those with it but doesn't cause it. I can't remember how I know that.

I'll get her checked out. It does seem to be every morning. [/quote]

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