One of the most vulnerable human organs is the heart. Together with the vessels, it forms one category of diseases, the name of which is cardiovascular disease. The latter occupy today the first place among the causes that take thousands and tens of thousands of human lives around the world every year. That is why the heart, and with it the vessels, should be protected from childhood. The child himself is unlikely to understand this because of his age. Until adulthood, the health of the baby rests on the shoulders of parents.
Regarding the topic of cardiovascular diseases, doctors are sounding the alarm. And they do it for two reasons. First, due to the fact that today diseases of the cardiovascular system occupy a leading position among the main causes of death. And, secondly, due to the fact that these diseases are much "younger". The prevalence of heart disease among children has increased significantly in recent years. The number of babies who are already born with such diseases is also growing. And it is quite alarming that among adolescents began to meet such "diseases of the elderly" as hypertension, atherosclerosis and even myocardial infarction...
Heart troubles: young and old
Most likely, many people know what contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease. Among the main reasons doctors call the lifestyle that modern people lead, and poor ecology. And also add here overeating, excess weight, physical inactivity, Smoking, alcohol abuse, etc.
If with adults all understandable — in their problems with the heart some to blame themselves, - the where these problems are taken have children? Experts explain: many babies are already born with heart disease. This is due to the fact that some modern mothers at the time of pregnancy have a whole bunch of serious chronic diseases that can have a negative impact on the development of the fetus and provoke the appearance of various diseases in the child, including heart diseases. Often to the latest cite and complex giving birth. And, of course, no one has canceled the harmful effects on children's hearts and blood vessels of polluted air, soil and water — all that we call bad ecology.
The state of the cardiovascular system of the child can also be influenced by the social environment in which he grows up, the home environment, as well as the unbearable loads and stresses that the child's body faces during school.
Full sleep and active movement
It is a pity, but recently the age limit of children who already have such harmful habits for health as Smoking, alcohol and drugs, falls lower and lower. Even elementary school students manage to smoke today. Parents and teachers should periodically educate students about the harm of such habits.
However, the responsibilities of adults in the prevention of childhood heart disease do not end there. To preserve the health of the baby, it is important not to miss any changes in the child's body and not to "miss" violations that have appeared in the work of any body. Therefore, parents should make sure that children undergo a full medical examination annually. We are talking about the same medical examination, which some consider useless. Waste of time, some think. It is necessary for the medical staff of the clinics for a "tick", says the other. Meanwhile, it is necessary, first of all, for our children to be able to prescribe and conduct timely and effective treatment in case of detection of any abnormalities.
Particular attention should be paid to the health of schoolchildren. The cardiovascular system of the child during this period of its development is very sensitive to the increase in mental workload and reduced physical activity. Unfortunately, this is what school entails. Therefore, the task of parents and teachers — to help the child gradually adapt to the new realities of life for him. What's the meaning of that? First of all, the student needs to organize the correct mode of the day, nutrition, proper sleep and rest, as well as to create conditions for sufficient physical activity.
Doctors note that to avoid fatigue and keep the heart healthy for a long time will help the alternation of the child's mental stress with exercise. Experts warn: a sedentary lifestyle of a student who is buried up to his ears in textbooks can serve his health a disservice. But daily walks in the fresh air, sports, outdoor games-all this, on the contrary, will only benefit the child's body. It does not hurt and hardening.
Thus, dear parents, no matter how strong was not your desire to have your child studied for only one "tens", you can not force him to do from morning to night, thereby overloading his studies and sacrificing sleep and rest. "Tens" to the detriment of health — not the best payment for being known among classmates omniscient.
It is worth paying attention to the following point. It is no secret that the cardiovascular system of a teenager reacts sharply to any mental stress. The reason for the rapid emotional outburst can be a relationship with classmates, low academic performance, constant tests, etc.Therefore, together with the extra mental stress, we must try to protect the child from excessive emotional stress. Often ask the child, as he develops relations in the classroom, as it relates to the teacher, what he gets, and what does not come out. Carefully observe whether the child's body is overtired during school, how often he experiences stressful situations and how they are acute for him. Remember that the heart reacts to stress in the first place.
Strong negative emotions that directly affect the health of children can cause problems in the family. Just imagine: intense classes at school, hours of sitting at home for textbooks plus mugs and sections-and all this falls on the fragile shoulders of the child. In this situation, the child needs parental support. And if the parents are busy figuring things out? If they are not up to the child, as they are passionate quarrels with each other? What if, on top of everything else, one of the parents was drunk? Not only that, in this case, the child has to bear the burden of their problems alone, so he completely deprived of the possibility of normal, psychologically comfortable conditions of stay at home. Here is you and additional experiences, and negative emotions.
Vitamins for the heart
For the normal functioning of the heart and the prevention of its diseases, the child needs to organize proper and rational nutrition. It is important to teach the baby to observe the regime, according to which the meal will occur at the same time. In this case, the daily diet should be full of vitamins, and therefore should contain sufficient and optimal ratio of the necessary substances for the child's body.
So, choosing products, pay attention to the fact that they had a lot of b vitamins, which have a beneficial effect on metabolism, as well as vitamins C and PP. The latter strengthen the vessels.
The main sources of vitamin C are fruits (oranges, lemons, black currants), vegetables (peppers, tomatoes, cabbage) and various greens. Legumes (beans, peas, beans) and cereals are rich in b vitamins. But a lot of vitamin PP in bran, yeast, rice, wheat, barley, fish, liver, kidneys.
In addition to the above vitamins, the child's diet should include the following chemical elements: iodine, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Iodine, in particular, is found in sufficient quantities in seafood. Potassium - in potatoes, cabbage, apricots, prunes, chickens, figs, parsley. Calcium - in dairy products, magnesium-in walnuts, beets, carrots, lettuce, bananas and most cereals.
If for some reason you can not provide a child with adequate nutrition, buy and do not forget to remind him about the daily intake of a special vitamin complex. What exactly-ask the doctor.
Risk group
To avoid heart problems, parents should pay special attention to those children who are at risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. First of all, these are children with bad heredity. If grandparents and parents suffer from heart disease, there is a possibility that these diseases can be inherited in the future and to the child. These kids need to be periodically led to the examination to the doctors, who will be able to observe the changes in his ECG, blood pressure, heart rate and other important indicators.
No less serious control should be established for children who are often ill. Close attention of specialists is also required for babies born during childbirth, which occurred with complications. And, as strange as it may sound, the risk group also includes children who are actively involved in sports. (There have recently been reports of sudden deaths among athletes.) Yes, the sad fact-often sports do involve such a risk.
To prevent health problems in young athletes, it is recommended to check their condition during training and competitions. Of course, such checks should be carried out by medical workers, who are required to be present in the complex where children play sports. In addition, such children need to periodically do an electrocardiogram and ultrasound of the heart. In some cases, the doctor may prescribe stress tests on the treadmill and daily registration of ECG of the heart.