Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been feeling uncomfortable with my heart. Although I often take medication to control it, the effect is not obvious. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they also prescribed medication. I'm asking, how should I deal with low blood pressure, especially when it gets worse in the summer?Doctor's answer:
Low blood pressure is more severe in summer, as high temperatures cause blood vessels to expand further, leading to a drop in blood pressure. In clinical diagnosis, low blood pressure is divided into two types: primary hypotension and secondary hypotension. It is recommended that you be admitted to the hospital for additional tests such as blood pressure measurement, physical examination, and ultra-sonic examination to determine the specific type of blood pressure and initiate corresponding additional treatments. For patients with low blood pressure, it is appropriate to increase the salt content in daily life. Drinking light salt water after waking up, as well as consuming strong tea, coffee, and wine, can further lower blood pressure.