Patient's question:
A while ago, I felt very dizzy, so I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said I have high blood pressure and need to take medication to treat it. I would like to ask, is this high blood pressure medication required to be taken long-term?Doctor's answer:
The recurrence of hypertension is related to factors such as intergenerational inheritance, excessive salt intake, obesity, smoking, and mental stress. Hypertension is a chronic condition, and the chronic nature of hypertension necessitates lifelong medication treatment. Adjusting lifestyle, avoiding overexertion and excessive anxiety, using medication appropriately, and achieving better blood pressure control are essential to prevent complications caused by hypertension.