Patient's question:
I have had high blood pressure for seven or eight years. My systolic pressure is usually 140, and my diastolic pressure is 100, which is considered moderate hypertension. I usually take antihypertensive medication to control it and have tried many Chinese and Western medicines. In the past two years, I have become dependent on antihypertensive medication, and its effectiveness has not been as good. How can moderate hypertension be controlled and treated?Doctor's answer:
Hypertensive patients, regardless of the severity of their condition, need lifelong oral antihypertensive medication. Here, the term "antihypertensive medication" refers to Western medicine, not traditional Chinese medicine. The (hypotensive effect) of simply taking traditional Chinese medicine alone is not significant. It is recommended to decide on appropriate medication under the guidance of a doctor, and if necessary, two types of antihypertensive drugs may need to be used together. Daily diet should avoid excessive salt and greasy food intake, and a light diet is advisable. Regulate physical and mental health, maintain personal hygiene, and avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.