Can drinking alcohol cause high blood pressure?

Drinking alcohol can cause blood pressure to rise. Drinking alcohol will cause the blood to run faster throughout the body and the heart to beat faster, resulting in higher blood pressure, especially for long-term drinkers who are more likely to suffer from hypertension, so it is recommended that hypertensive patients avoid drinking, smoking and eating greasy and stimulating foods. Usually to improve their bad habits, stay up late, mental, work stress, etc. can lead to increased blood pressure. Patients with hypertension need to take antihypertensive drugs to control blood pressure, and through dietary habits and lifestyle to overall conditioning, appropriate exercise can help the body lose weight, thereby reducing complications such as hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. Regular checkups at the hospital are needed to adjust the treatment plan according to the recovery of blood pressure.