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What is the scariest symptom of high blood pressure?
High blood pressure without symptoms is the most terrible!
Increased blood pressure is actually a vital index, a vital sign data. Suffering from high blood pressure, many people have symptoms, but some people just don’t feel it. This kind of person is the most dangerous. If you can feel high blood pressure and discomfort, it means your body is protecting itself. If you can't feel it, it is likely that high blood pressure can damage your organs.
Two hours are easy to get dizzy, so be alert!
Dizziness is the most common symptom of high blood pressure, and in a day, dizziness caused by high blood pressure actually has a time to concentrate. Because high blood pressure has two peaks, 6-10 am and 16-18 pm in the afternoon, blood pressure will rise during these two time periods, so the risk of dizziness during this period will also increase greatly. Patients with blood pressure should pay special attention during these two time periods.
Heart rate is over 80, beware!
In 2016, the European Society of Hypertension published the consensus on the management of patients with hypertension and increased heart rate that heart rate should be used as an important indicator for the comprehensive evaluation of hypertensive patients, but at present, very few hypertensive patients in my country pay attention to heart rate, and doctors and patients often ignore heart rate problem.
Heart rate is a predictor of sympathetic nerve activation. Rising heart rate means excessive activation of sympathetic nerves, which promotes hypertension, atherosclerosis, heart failure, etc. Therefore, increased heart rate is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events. Normal hypertension patients need heart rate management when their heart rate exceeds 80 beats per minute. However, patients with hypertension combined with coronary heart disease or heart failure whose heart rate exceeds 70 beats per minute must undergo heart rate intervention. 【detailed】
Do you have these high blood pressure risks?
To understand hypertension, we must first start with understanding the risk factors of hypertension, and then consciously change the factors that can be changed to reduce the risk of hypertension as much as possible. The following are some of the risk factors recognized by current scientific research. Netizens can check themselves: Do you have these high blood pressure risks?
1. Genetic factors
Family history is an independent risk factor for the onset of hypertension. Studies have shown that the risk of hypertension in children with family history is twice that of those without family history; patients with family history have a lower age of onset and higher blood pressure levels than those without family history.
The influence of congenital factors on hypertension is beyond the control of modern medicine. However, there have been many studies on hypertension-targeted genes, and it is hoped that one day gene therapy can overcome the congenital problem of hypertension.
2. Age
The incidence of hypertension increases with age, and the prevalence of hypertension in the elderly is generally higher.
The elderly often have a variety of metabolic abnormalities such as hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia. The target organ damage rate is high, the target organs are damaged, and the damage is severe. In addition, in the past 30 years, the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases (mainly hypertension, coronary heart disease and stroke) has been increasing year by year, and the age of onset has been advanced. Therefore, early recognition of chronic diseases such as hypertension, early prevention and change of bad habits are essential for the maintenance of one's health.
Three, gender
Gender is one of the important factors affecting hypertension, and there are obvious differences in the incidence of hypertension in different genders. Researches at home and abroad have consistently found that the incidence of hypertension in men before the age of 45 or 50 is higher than in women, and men's blood pressure increases faster than women with age. But after menopause, women increase faster, which is related to the decline in estrogen levels in menopausal women and the disorder of the endocrine environment. 【detailed】
Quickly measure blood pressure in five situations
1. Disorders of work and rest. Due to work reasons, some people have very irregular work and rest schedules. Continuous staying up late and working overtime may cause a sudden increase in blood pressure. If overtime cannot be avoided, blood pressure should be measured in time.
2. Smoking and drinking. Heavy smoking, strong tea or strong coffee, etc. can also cause blood pressure to rise. This is because nicotine, theophylline, and caffeine can excite the sympathetic nervous system, increase heart rate and increase blood pressure. Drinking alcohol also has a significant effect on blood pressure.
3. Mood swings. Emotional fluctuations are large, such as extreme excitement, sadness, or bad mental states such as anxiety and depression can directly cause blood pressure to rise. If you encounter a major event that affects your mood, be alert to the possibility of a sudden increase in blood pressure.
4. Sudden changes in temperature. Blood pressure monitoring should be strengthened when the season changes or the temperature changes greatly. In some hypertensive patients, blood pressure suddenly rises when the weather is cold in winter, and drops suddenly when the weather is hot in summer, sweating more, and drinking less water. There are also some hypertensive patients who suffer from sleep disturbance and irritability due to the hot weather, and their blood pressure will increase instead.
5. Merge other diseases. If the patient has pain and difficulty in defecation (such as acute urinary retention, constipation), blood pressure will often rise suddenly, but acute heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, massive blood loss, severe vomiting, diarrhea and other diseases will cause a sudden drop in blood pressure. 【detailed】
Avoid Five Misunderstandings in Treating Hypertension
Misunderstanding 1: Unwilling to take medicine too early
The earlier the treatment of hypertension, the greater the benefit. Many patients worry that antihypertensive drugs will develop resistance, but they do not know that the main harm of blood pressure is not the symptoms caused by blood pressure, but unknowingly damage the blood vessels of the body, and even affect the heart, brain, kidneys, etc. The function of the organ. The sooner blood pressure is controlled, the sooner the blood vessels can be protected to prevent damage to multiple organs.
Misunderstanding 2: Stop the drug when blood pressure is normal
The treatment of hypertension requires adherence to medication to maintain its stability. Hypertension cannot be cured, but it can be controlled by comprehensive treatment. Blood pressure will rise after the drug is stopped rashly, and the excessive fluctuation of blood pressure will cause more serious damage to multiple organs in the body. The correct approach is: After the blood pressure control reaches the standard and is stable for a long time (usually six months to one year), gradually reduce the medication under the guidance of the doctor, control the lifestyle, and monitor the changes in blood pressure regularly for a long time.
Misunderstanding 3: Too much dependence on drugs
The treatment of hypertension requires adherence to a healthy lifestyle. Drug treatment should be based on a healthy lifestyle, and actively control and correct bad habits such as smoking, excessive drinking, and high-salt diet, which have a supporting effect on the therapeutic effect of drugs.
Misunderstanding 4: Only taking medicine does not see the effect
The treatment of hypertension is not the same, and individuals have different drug sensitivities. Regular blood pressure monitoring is required to observe the treatment effect. Long-term regular monitoring and recording can provide clinical evidence for understanding the relationship between drug use and blood pressure changes, and adjusting drug dosages and types.
Misunderstanding 5: Buy medicine and take it by yourself
There are many types of hypertension, and the medications for each type of treatment are different, and medications need to be carried out under the guidance of a specialist. The selection of antihypertensive drugs is not only for controlling blood pressure, but also for protecting the functions of other organs in the body. 【detailed】
Three foods that protect blood pressure the most
In addition to taking medicine on time, patients with high blood pressure can also eat more foods that help regulate blood pressure.
spinach. A high-sodium diet raises blood pressure. On the contrary, potassium can promote the excretion of more sodium from the kidneys, thereby buffering the side effects of sodium salt increasing blood pressure. In addition, studies have also found that eating more potassium-containing foods has a protective effect on cerebral blood vessels. Among the green leafy vegetables, spinach is a big potassium. Many people like to eat canned spinach, but it contains a lot of sodium, which is not conducive to the health of hypertensive patients. In the case that fresh spinach cannot be eaten, it is recommended to eat quick-frozen bok choy, which will not lose nutrients and is easy to store. You can mix it with nuts, milk, etc. into a mixed juice for drinking. It should be reminded that patients taking warfarin anticoagulant should eat spinach less, so as not to affect the efficacy of the drug.
banana. Banana is one of the most common and nutritious fruits. Its high potassium and low sodium characteristics can stabilize blood pressure levels well. In addition, the rich magnesium in bananas also regulates blood pressure. Studies have found that if a daily intake of 368 mg of magnesium continues for 3 months, the overall systolic blood pressure will be reduced by 2 mm Hg and the diastolic blood pressure will be reduced by 1.78 mm Hg.
sweet potato. Sweet potatoes are rich in nutrients such as dietary fiber, potassium, iron and vitamin B6, which are conducive to gastrointestinal motility and smooth bowel movements, thereby helping to reduce the short-term increase in blood pressure induced by constipation. The rich potassium can promote the balance of mineral levels in the body and help lower blood pressure. Studies have found that potassium-rich foods such as sweet potatoes can reduce the risk of stroke by 20%. 【detailed】
Massage 5 points to assist blood pressure reduction
Patients with high blood pressure may wish to try to massage acupoints to help lower blood pressure. Acupoint massage stimulates the acupoints of the human body through different actions such as pressing, rubbing, massage, holding and kneading, which can dredge the meridians, adjust the yin and yang of qi and blood, improve blood circulation, and promote blood pressure to return to normal levels. The following recommends 5 acupuncture points with good blood pressure reduction effect.
Baihui acupoints, also known as "three yang and five hui", have the effects of calming the liver and suppressing the yang, suppressing the liver and extinguishing wind. Modern studies have shown that massaging Baihui can regulate the diastolic and contraction function of capillaries, relieve arteriole spasm, and achieve the effect of reducing blood pressure.
Quchi acupoint has the functions of dispelling wind, relieving pain, clearing heat and relieving surface. Quchi acupoint can regulate the circulation of qi and blood in the Yangming meridian, so it exerts its effect of calming the liver and suppressing the yang. Traditional Chinese medicine often treats hypertension, sore throat, upper limb pain, numbness and other diseases. Modern research shows that massaging Quchi acupoint can improve blood vessel endothelial function, slow down the process of atherosclerosis, and then produce blood pressure.
Hegu Point is an important hub for the movement of Qi and blood. Massaging Hegu points can reconcile qi and blood, clear the meridian, activate qi and resuscitate, calm the nerves, and have a good effect on pain, fever, mental illness and so on.
Taichong acupoint is the basic acupoint for the treatment of hypertension. It can also be used to treat cerebrovascular diseases, glaucoma, epilepsy, etc. Modern research shows that the effect of stimulating Taichong acupoint to improve blood pressure is not only similar to that of some clinical antihypertensive drugs, but the effect is generally longer.
Zusanli acupoint has the functions of regulating the spleen and stomach, invigorating the qi, easing the meridian and activating the collaterals. This acupoint has been regarded as a famous acupoint for curing all kinds of diseases and strengthening the body since ancient times. Massage Zusanli can regulate gastrointestinal function, inhibit nerve excitement, and lower blood pressure. It has been used to treat hypertension.
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