1, I am a patient with hypertension, the current blood pressure control is stable, can I stop the medicine?
It depends on whether it is primary or secondary hypertension. If it is secondary hypertension and the primary factors have been removed, it is possible to consider stopping the medication and observing it.
2, I am hypertensive, the first time I went to hospital, why do I need to check vascular ultrasound, kidney ultrasound, adrenal ultrasound, thyroid function?
The first diagnosis of hypertension is to exclude secondary hypertension, common secondary hypertension are renal hypertension, pheochromocytoma of the adrenal glands, hypertension caused by hyperthyroidism, etc. The first diagnosis of hypertension is to clarify whether there are secondary factors caused, if there are no secondary factors caused by the diagnosis of primary hypertension, to continue to take medication to control blood pressure at a desired The target value.
3, hypertensive patients are not the first time hospitalized why do they need to check vascular ultrasound, brain ultrasound, kidney ultrasound, cardiac ultrasound? It costs so much money, can we not do it?
The main long-term side effect of hypertension is damage to small blood vessels, and the main damaged organs are the heart, brain and kidneys. For patients hospitalized with hypertension, not only should ambulatory blood pressure be checked (monitoring blood pressure for 24 hours), but also heart, brain, kidney function and large blood vessels should be evaluated to determine whether there is damage to the target organs in order to evaluate whether previous hypertension treatment is appropriate.
4. My test revealed a blood pressure of 170/100mmHg, but I don’t feel any self-consciousness, does that mean I don’t need to take medication?
Many patients with hypertension do not have any symptoms, and once they have symptoms, it is time to have serious damage to target organs such as the heart, brain and kidneys. Therefore, if high blood pressure is found, it is the goal of hypertension treatment to take medication to control it as soon as possible and to keep it stable for a long time to reduce damage to target organs.
5.I am 36 years old, I used to be healthy and my parents did not have high blood pressure, but recently I have been working hard and my blood pressure is 140-150/90-100mmHg, do I have to take medication for life too?
Nowadays, many young people have heavy workloads, irregular life, fatigue and mental stress, which also lead to occasional increase in blood pressure, some of which is even higher, and should be controlled by medication, preferably below 120/80mmHg. After taking medication for a period of time to control the blood pressure stable can be appropriate to gradually reduce the taking of antihypertensive drugs, during the period to closely monitor blood pressure, if again elevated need to continue to take medication, if after stopping medication all day blood pressure is around 120/80, then you can stop medication observation, later also pay attention to observe blood pressure.
Of course there are some basic non-pharmacological measures that can be taken for the treatment of blood pressure (suitable for most patients with hypertension).
(1) Appropriate strengthening activities, exercise can increase blood circulation and adjust the function of blood vessels.
(2) Quit smoking and alcohol.
(3) Ensuring adequate sleep.
(4) Limit sodium intake and try to eat light food.
(5) adjusting your mind and minimizing constant emotional tension, anxiety, etc.
(6) adjust their rhythm of life, do not work too hard, the body is the capital of the revolution.
You can also try to take some non-pharmacological treatment to observe a period of time, if the blood pressure is not good, or medicine to take medication.
(7) Why do I feel so weak after eating light food for a while?
Is it because I ate too lightly? Generally, mild hypertension control sodium at about 3-5g, if it is too light, there may be low blood sodium, there will be weakness. It is recommended to go to the hospital to take a blood test for electrolytes.