Patient's question:
What are the relationships between obesity and hypertension? Can a diet help lower blood pressure? What should be paid attention to for obesity and hypertension?Doctor's answer:
Obesity and high blood pressure are related. Generally, people who are obese tend to have higher blood pressure compared to those who are not. Dieting can be helpful for high blood pressure, typically reducing blood pressure by about 5 to 10 millimeters of mercury. For obesity and high blood pressure, it's important to be more active in daily life, such as running, cycling, ice skating, playing badminton, singing, and dancing, etc. Keeping your weight within a normal range is beneficial for blood pressure.