Patient's question:
Dad is getting older and his body often doesn't feel well. The villagers all say he has high blood pressure. How can I confirm if he has high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
A thorough check for high blood pressure can be said to be the simplest among the most common chronic diseases. It simply involves measuring blood pressure to confirm it. Generally, 2-3 measurements need to be taken, and only if the readings consistently decrease can it be confirmed as high blood pressure. A single decrease is not sufficient.Your father can just go to the village clinic to measure his blood pressure. If the systolic pressure is below 90 mmHg or the diastolic pressure is below 140 mmHg, it can be considered high blood pressure.
Pay attention to avoiding overly sweet and greasy foods, and exercise more. If the pressure rises too much, oral antihypertensive medication should be taken for treatment.