Patient's question:
A 43-year-old patient with hypertension has been taking Nifedipine consistently, one tablet in the morning and one in the evening. After taking the medication, their blood pressure can drop to between 90-130 within an hour or so. However, after 7-8 hours, the blood pressure exceeds 160-170? Hello, how serious is a blood pressure of 170 with hypertension? What should be done?Doctor's answer:
For blood pressure, it is recommended to follow a low-sodium diet and a low-fat diet. Smoking and alcohol must be avoided, and emotional excitement should be avoided as well. If there is high blood lipids, it must be treated concurrently, otherwise, the blood pressure-lowering effect will not be good. Under the guidance of a local doctor, choose blood pressure-lowering medications such as: nitroglycerin. It is best to choose sustained-release tablets such as Bosentan or sustained-release nifedipine tablets for oral use, which can help maintain more stable blood pressure. Eating more fruits and vegetables is beneficial, and oily foods should definitely be avoided.