Is high blood pressure afraid of heat?

Patient's question:

My relative was recently found to have high blood pressure after a thorough check-up. I noticed him wearing very little in the cold weather. Does high blood pressure make people afraid of heat?

Doctor's answer:

Carefully check the condition of hypertension, it does not necessarily mean fear of heat. Hypertension itself will never cause symptoms of fever. If the patient feels fear of heat, it is generally necessary to pay attention to the possibility of hyperglycemia and implement fasting blood glucose testing. It can also occur in gynecology, such as fear of heat and yin deficiency of the kidneys, which can also present similar symptoms. It is necessary to check the cause. Through relevant tests and thyroid examinations, diagnosis can be made.

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