Take medication on time After improvement of lifestyle habits, if blood pressure is measured several times, systolic blood pressure is higher than 140 mmHg, and/or diastolic blood pressure is higher than 90 mmHg, systolic blood pressure is higher than 150 mmHg in elderly people
mmHg, all should be treated with medication. When blood pressure drops to normal after medication, do not stop medication at will, which can lead to blood pressure fluctuation and rebound, and serious events such as cerebral infarction and cerebral hemorrhage can occur. Therefore, taking medication on time, lowering blood pressure smoothly and controlling blood pressure for a long time is the right treatment method. It is advisable to wake up slowly in the morning, do not rush to get up, and move your limbs and head and neck in bed first before getting up, so as to avoid postural hypotension when getting up. Appropriate activities Patients with hypertension should not do strenuous exercises such as running, but should do less intense exercises such as walking and tai chi. Appropriate exercise can relieve the tension of small and medium-sized arteries throughout the body, which is conducive to lowering blood pressure. Keep your bowels open. Patients with hypertension can trigger cerebral hemorrhage if they exert too much force during bowel movements. Therefore, eat more vegetables, fruits and fibrous food, constipated patients can also use some laxatives such as laxative capsules to ease the difficulty of defecation. The diet should be light, not too full or not eaten, and the diet should be light and not too salty. The patient with hypertension should avoid emotional tension and psychological stress, which can raise blood pressure. Take a lunch break After lunch, take a nap. When there is no condition to sleep, you can also close your eyes or sit quietly for a moment. Bathing in moderation Bathing time should not be too long, the bath water should not be too hot. Wash your feet before going to bed Don’t stay up late, wash your feet with warm water before going to bed to promote blood circulation.