Patient's question:
I've reached retirement age, and I'll be retiring to a secondary role and going back home next year. The salary for that secondary role is not very high. Because of my impatient personality during training and irregular lifestyle, I've become overweight and am a high blood pressure patient. At night, my heart rate accelerates, and I experience dizziness. My blood pressure measures between 180-100. What should I do about high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
First, high blood pressure is related to intergenerational family inheritance as well as irregular living habits and diets. The blood pressure you mentioned is stage three hypertension, which is very high. In this case, it is necessary to take antihypertensive medication under the guidance of a doctor to lower the blood pressure to the normal range. It is also not advisable to stop the medication arbitrarily. The dosage should be adjusted by professional doctors based on the blood pressure levels. Avoid spicy and greasy foods, and maintain a low-salt, low-fat diet. Prevent unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking beer. Regularly monitor the blood pressure data.