Patient's question:
Dad has had high blood pressure for many years and needs to take antihypertensive medication. Can acupuncture treat high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
Hypertension is generally primarily related to heredity across generations, mental tension, excessive stress, constriction of cerebral blood vessels, as well as long-term consumption of excessively salty foods and environmental factors. For patients with hypertension, acupuncture is generally not recommended. Currently, there is no clinical trial evidence proving that acupuncture can treat hypertension. Treatment is usually through oral antihypertensive medications, with the appropriate choice of medication determined based on specific conditions. Please follow the doctor's advice regarding medication use.