Patient's question:
Uncle has been feeling persistent headaches, dizziness, and sometimes numbness in his legs and hands, as well as a feeling of tightness in his chest. He went to a nearby hospital for a thorough examination. After the examination, the doctor said he had high blood pressure and needed treatment, as well as paying more attention to his diet in daily life. Can people with high blood pressure go ice swimming?Doctor's answer:
It is not recommended to swim in winter. If high blood pressure occurs, focus on taking oral antihypertensive medication to maintain treatment. Once hypertension is diagnosed, it can only be managed with medication and cannot be cured. Common medications include valsartan, captopril, etc. Hypertension is a common condition with significant harm, so it is essential to control blood pressure. If you have hypertension, it is recommended to follow a low-sodium diet and a low-fat diet. Alcohol must be avoided to prevent emotional excitement. If you have high blood lipids, it must be treated concurrently. Otherwise, the antihypertensive effect will be poor.