Patient's question:
I am 56 years old this year, and recently I have been suffering from high blood pressure, accompanied by constipation. I would like to ask if this constipation might alleviate my high blood pressure? What should I do in such a situation?Doctor's answer:
Difficulty in defecation may help alleviate high blood pressure, especially during bowel movements. During straining during defecation, blood pressure may temporarily decrease. It may also help relieve atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries and the inflammation of a series of cardiovascular diseases. This condition should be managed by regularly taking antihypertensive medication to keep blood pressure consistently at a normal level. In daily life, eating more fresh vegetables and fruits is beneficial for bowel movements.