What to do about systolic pressure 138

Systolic blood pressure 138mmHg, if the diastolic blood pressure is in the normal range, can be utilized to lower blood pressure by means of lifestyle interventions such as reducing sodium intake, reducing body weight, increasing exercise, quitting smoking and restricting alcohol, increasing exercise, and reducing mental stress. 1. According to the blood pressure classification and standards adopted in China, a systolic blood pressure of 138 mmHg, such as diastolic blood pressure in the normal range, is a normal high value of blood pressure, compared with the normal blood pressure is higher, but does not belong to hypertension and does not require drug treatment. 2. Reduce weight: Control BMI at <24kg/m2 as much as possible, weight reduction is beneficial to hypertension. 3. Reduce sodium intake: Reduce cooking salt, the daily amount of salt per person should be no more than 6 grams. 4. Reduce fat intake: reduce the intake of cooking oil, eat less or no fat meat or animal offal. 5. Increase exercise: Exercise is conducive to improving the adaptive capacity of cardiovascular regulation and stabilizing blood pressure levels. 6. Reduce mental stress: the mind should be kept in a balanced state of mind to prevent wide fluctuations in blood pressure caused by mood. If the patient’s blood pressure is abnormal, he/she should go to the hospital for consultation and treatment in time, so as to avoid delaying his/her condition and leading to more serious complications.