Patient's question:
My father was just diagnosed with high blood pressure after a thorough examination at the hospital. He hasn't felt too uncomfortable on a daily basis, just a bit dizzy and lightheaded. I'd like to ask, what are the dangers of high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
High blood pressure is harmful to the human body in many ways. It can cause headaches, neurasthenia, lead to cerebral hemorrhage, harm the heart, cause abnormal heart rhythms, myocardial infarction, and may also trigger kidney dysfunction. If you have high blood pressure, it is important to seek timely treatment, take antihypertensive medication to control it within the normal range, pay attention to exercise, such as running or walking, maintain a light and nutritious diet, avoid spicy and greasy foods, and absolutely avoid excessive salt intake.