Patient's question:
Doctor, my mother had a health check-up at the hospital a few weeks ago and was found to have primary hypertension, which needs to be treated. Although it's quite normal for the elderly to have hypertension, I'm still very worried about my mother. Could you please tell me how primary hypertension is treated? Can it be cured?Doctor's answer:
Hello, primary hypertension is generally related to genetic factors. If you have hypertension, it is recommended to take long-acting antihypertensive medication. Long-acting antihypertensive drugs can lower blood pressure slowly and stably, with less irritation to blood vessels, and will not cause blood pressure to fluctuate significantly. While taking antihypertensive medication, it is also important to pay attention to a light diet and strive to achieve a low-salt, low-fat diet.