Patient's question:
According to my dad, my uncle had some headaches recently and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. It was diagnosed as primary hypertension, and he stayed in the hospital for a while. The doctor said he could be discharged as long as he maintained a good mood and a proper diet after leaving the hospital to control the condition. However, he has had a relapse recently. I would like to ask for advice on how to deal with primary hypertension.Doctor's answer:
Primary hypertension is often directly related to personal lifestyle habits. If blood pressure again fails to sustainably rise, it may be necessary to consider taking oral antihypertensive medications in a timely manner to control blood pressure, such as ACE inhibitors, etc. During daily life, it is important to pay attention to increasing the intake of sodium-rich foods and try to consume more fresh fruits and vegetables. Blood lipid tests can be conducted; if blood lipids are high, oral lipid-lowering medications should be taken, which can be beneficial for blood pressure.