Patient's question:
My wife has gestational hypertension and her blood pressure hasn't come down after giving birth. I want to know what she can eat to help lower her blood pressure?Gender: Female
Age: 27
Blood Pressure: 100/140
Pregnancy Week: 38 weeks and 5 days
Previous Treatment and Effect: Cesarean section, blood pressure medication
Doctor's answer:
Regarding the treatment of hypertension, it is important to pay attention to diet first, and it is essential to follow a low-sodium diet. Next, you can adjust your activity level according to your physical condition, appropriately use antihypertensive medications to maintain treatment. It is recommended to use long-acting antihypertensive medications, such as valsartan. It is best to choose sustained-release tablets, such as Bosartan or, for more stable blood pressure. Eating more celery, especially its roots, can have a hypotensive effect, but it is only a supplementary treatment. In addition to the treatment for delivery, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.