Patient's question:
The elderly person in my family is 65 years old this year. They have been diagnosed with high blood pressure for three or four years. At first, the effect of the medication was still good, and their blood pressure could be controlled. Recently, the effect of Western medicine has not been ideal, so they have switched to traditional Chinese medicine. I would like to ask you, what kind of food is good for elderly people with high blood pressure, and which food is relatively healthy?Doctor's answer:
Hypertension is a common chronic disease among the elderly, characterized by abnormal blood pressure drops. Oral antihypertensive drugs are the most important treatment method, but the current drug efficacy is not very good. It is considered to be drug resistance or a remission of the condition. It is recommended to revisit the cardiology department of the hospital for a check-up. The doctor can examine the blood pressure level and adjust the antihypertensive medication, potentially increasing the dosage or switching to other drugs. It is advisable to eat less pickled foods and consume more vegetables and fruits.