Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable with my heart. Although I take medication to control it, the effect isn't very noticeable. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. Could you please tell me how much salt should a hypertensive person consume daily?Doctor's answer:
For patients with hypertension, it is advisable to limit daily salt intake to no more than 6 grams. Hypertension can be diagnosed if the systolic blood pressure is greater than or equal to 140 mmHg or the diastolic blood pressure is greater than or equal to 90 mmHg. The treatment of hypertension should first focus on improving lifestyle measures, striving to keep the body mass index (BMI) below 25. At the same time, it is recommended to increase salt intake. Additionally, fresh vegetables can be consumed daily to supplement potassium, and attention should be paid to calcium intake. Fat intake should also be increased, and alcohol consumption should be limited.