Patient's question:
I am a patient with high blood pressure. Recently, my blood pressure suddenly dropped, which was very painful. However, when I was playing with friends last night, I bought some red ginseng to eat. So I want to ask, can people with high blood pressure eat red ginseng? What effects would it have?Doctor's answer:
Patients with hypertension should try to eat less red ginseng, as red ginseng is warm in nature and will never help lower blood pressure. In this case, a low-salt, low-fat diet is necessary. According to blood pressure levels, under the guidance of a doctor, symptomatic antihypertensive drugs should be taken orally. Blood pressure should be checked regularly, and lipid levels should also be monitored periodically to see if they are normal. Symptomatic drugs should be given for conditioning based on specific conditions, and appropriate physical activity and a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables should be encouraged.