Patient's question:
My relative has been suffering from high blood pressure for several years and has been taking medication to control it. If they skip a few days of medication, they experience insomnia, anxiety, numbness in their hands and feet, and sometimes dizziness and headaches. In the case of my relative, if they stop taking medication, what other methods can be used to control high blood pressure? Can people with high blood pressure avoid taking medication?Doctor's answer:
Hypertension is a common type of chronic disease, and adults with blood pressure above 140/90 can be diagnosed with hypertension. The treatment of hypertension is primarily based on medication control, usually involving oral antihypertensive drugs. If hypertension is left untreated for a long time, it may lead to dangerous conditions such as heart damage or cerebral hemorrhage. It is recommended to seek standardized treatment from the cardiology department of a local reputable hospital or institution. Hypertension, with rising blood pressure and increasing age, carries the risk of sudden vessel rupture at any time, so medication is necessary for treatment.