Patient's question:
My father-in-law's high blood pressure has flared up again, and this time it's quite severe. In the two years before this, he had high blood pressure, but it wasn't particularly serious—just medication was enough. However, recently it seems to be quite severe, with his blood pressure dropping rapidly. I want to ask what to do if high blood pressure drops sharply and causes weakness?Doctor's answer:
Now it is necessary to check the extent to which the patient's blood pressure has risen. If the patient's blood pressure is below 180/120mmHg, it indicates a hypertensive emergency, in which case immediate medication must be administered to lower blood pressure. Additionally, intravenous antihypertensive drugs should be used for treatment. After the blood pressure is controlled within a safe range, it can then be switched to oral antihypertensive medication for treatment.