Patient's question:
My relative's mother has been suffering from high blood pressure for over ten years. Recently, she has been complaining of frequent headaches, rubbing her back of the head and saying it hurts there, accompanied by nausea and dry heaving. She endures taking medication every day. When eating, she always tolerates saying she cannot eat chicken, but my relative has never heard that people with high blood pressure cannot eat chicken?Doctor's answer:
Hypertension refers to a condition where the systolic blood pressure is ≥140mmHg and/or the diastolic blood pressure is ≥90mmHg without taking antihypertensive medication. It can be classified into three stages (Stage 1, Stage 2, and Stage 3) based on blood pressure levels. Your current condition has reached Stage 2 hypertension, and active treatment is required.Patients with hypertension can consume chicken. Those with hypertension need to pay attention to their diet, adopting a low-sodium, low-fat diet, and increasing the intake of whole grains, vegetables, and other foods. Regular physical exercise should also be maintained.
Hypertension primarily requires avoiding high-fat foods such as fried foods and fatty meats. It is also important to avoid excessively salty foods like pickled vegetables and condiments. Fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains are recommended for consumption.