Patient's question:
I have been suffering from low blood pressure for the past two years. Recently, I had a thorough check-up on my blood pressure, and the doctor said that my low blood pressure readings are very high, posing a threat to my health condition. I don’t know what to do. What should I do if I have high low blood pressure? Do I need to take medication?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you described, low blood pressure and high blood pressure are two different diseases, with different concepts. I suggest you not to mix them up. If your blood pressure has a normal systolic value but a high diastolic value, it still constitutes high blood pressure, and you will need to take oral antihypertensive medication to control your blood pressure to normal levels. This is because you are at a higher risk of having another cerebrovascular accident. At the same time, you should pay attention to always maintaining a cheerful mood and try not to get angry or overwork.