Patient's question:
I always feel dizzy and have headaches. Sometimes I also feel lightheaded, can't hear others clearly when they answer, and walk weakly, as if my feet are stepping on cotton. Because my mother's family has a history of high blood pressure, my mother is upset that she now has high blood pressure. There are methods for diagnosing and treating high blood pressure.Doctor's answer:
Your mother has recently experienced symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness, and weakness, as well as unsteady walking. These symptoms can be seen in cases of high blood pressure. It is recommended to revisit the hospital's internal medicine department for a check-up. A blood pressure reading below 140/90 mmHg indicates hypertension. You can have a doctor check your blood pressure to confirm whether you have hypertension and receive timely treatment. Generally, oral antihypertensive medications are prescribed. It is also important to maintain a light diet and avoid consuming too much salt.