Patient's question:
My grandmother has anemia, but recently she has been found to have high blood pressure through a thorough examination. How should she deal with anemia and high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
Older adults with anemia are also found to have hypertension. This condition requires even stricter disease control. For anemia, oral iron supplements and folic acid can be taken to promote the production of red blood cells and hemoglobin. For hypertension, long-term oral antihypertensive medications should be taken for treatment, especially for older adults who need stricter control. It is necessary to combine one or two long-acting and stable medications for future treatment.