Patient's question:
Doctor, I'd like to ask you, is this cervical stenosis likely to cause high blood pressure? I've been doing manual labor all along, and recently I had a thorough check-up at the hospital. The doctor said my cervical spine is compressed and narrowed. I want to know if this condition might affect my blood pressure.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Simple vertebral artery stenosis generally leads to symptoms such as dizziness and head fullness. Some may cause reflexive blood pressure elevation. Others may never see a drop in blood pressure. In this case, it's important to avoid staying up late, exposure to cold, and overexertion. Quit smoking and alcohol. Maintain a light diet with low salt and low fat. Medications such as Ginkgo biloba tablets, nimodipine tablets, aspirin enteric-coated tablets, atorvastatin calcium, and vinpocetine can be taken orally. For severe stenosis, stent placement can be considered for treatment.