Patient's question:
My dad has been experiencing frequent dizziness and headaches, a stuffy feeling in his chest, poor sleep at night, and increased irritability recently. He has measured his blood pressure several times with the home blood pressure monitor, and it hasn't been low. I don't know if my dad's symptoms are symptoms of high blood pressure, and what additional treatment should be done?Doctor's answer:
The patient with hypertension, Chen Jingyu, experiences symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, and chest tightness. If the blood pressure remains slightly elevated even with increased food intake, it may indicate the presence of hypertension. If the blood pressure is only slightly higher, lifestyle changes and dietary adjustments can be made to regulate it. If the blood pressure does not show a significant increase, oral antihypertensive medication may be necessary. Regular monitoring of blood pressure data is important, and medication adjustments should be made based on blood pressure levels.