Patient's question:
I have always had stomach problems and often take many stomachache medications. Recently, when I went to get stomachache medicine, I also had my blood pressure checked. The doctor said my blood pressure was a bit high. It's said that "all medicines have side effects." I have been taking stomach medicine all year round. Could it be that the stomach problems caused the high blood pressure?Hello, can stomach problems cause high blood pressure?
Doctor's answer:
It's absolutely impossible for stomach problems to lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure is generally related to hereditary factors across generations and is associated with consuming overly salty foods. A single instance of high blood pressure does not qualify as hypertension. It is necessary to monitor blood pressure on two separate occasions on non-consecutive days to confirm hypertension. If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, start by adopting a low-sodium diet, increase physical activity, and carefully observe your condition for a week before monitoring your blood pressure again. It may return to normal. Please note that stomach problems will never cause high blood pressure. If you have stomach issues, avoid spicy, irritating, and cold foods in your daily diet.