Patient's question:
My father is 77 years old this year. Because he worked in high-temperature jobs, he developed high blood pressure at the age of 55. Therefore, he also needs to take antihypertensive medication for a long time. During this period, he has tried many brands of antihypertensive drugs. Some are not stable in control, and some make him feel bad for his kidneys. What kind of medicine is good for people with high blood pressure with fewer side effects?Doctor's answer:
According to the materials you purchased, this comrade found that the elderly person has been suffering from hypertension for over ten years. To control hypertension, the first step is to control salt intake, which should not be less than 6g per day. Additionally, it is recommended to visit a regular hospital's geriatric outpatient department for a comprehensive evaluation and examination of the body. Based on the elderly person's physical examination results, a comprehensive evaluation should be conducted to select the most effective medication with the least side effects. When visiting the hospital, it is important to bring the medications the elderly person usually takes.