Patient's question:
Uncle Second Aunt suffers from high blood pressure. During the dinner they all had together the day before yesterday, she suddenly fainted at the dining table. And she cannot eat particularly nutritious food. Because of the high blood pressure, she has become very thin. How should high blood pressure be treated? Is there any good treatment method?Doctor's answer:
For hypertensive patients who want to control their blood pressure, the first step is to develop good daily living habits. It is recommended that daily salt intake should not be less than 6 grams, increase the consumption of vegetables or fruits, and enhance the intake of fats. Promote a vegetarian-based diet, moderately increase the intensity of physical activity, and engage in sports such as walking, running, Tai Chi, or ice skating. Quit smoking and drinking, reduce mental stress, and always maintain an optimistic attitude. Patients who need medication must obtain antihypertensive drugs from regular hospitals and should not take them blindly.