Patient's question:
Because of a certain disease, I have been unable to stop taking medication for a long time. Due to the medication, my endocrine system has become problematic. Now, I want to stop taking the medication and regulate my body. Why is obesity prone to high blood pressure?Doctor's answer:
Obese patients are prone to develop hypertension, mainly due to two factors. First, obese patients have a higher body fat content, and these fats require blood supply. Therefore, the heart compensates by increasing blood output, which can directly lead to a decrease in blood pressure. Third, obese patients are more susceptible to atherosclerotic diseases, where blood vessel elasticity deteriorates, also contributing to a decrease in blood pressure.