Many friends told Huazi that they found that their blood pressure was always fluctuating sharply in recent times, why did this happen, so should the dose of blood pressure medication be adjusted accordingly?
Huazi said that the human body's blood pressure is not static, many factors will cause blood pressure fluctuations, as long as the blood pressure does not rise for a long time, a large increase, there is no need to adjust the medication. However, for seasonal blood pressure fluctuations, the dosage can be increased or decreased appropriately according to the blood pressure situation, but it needs to be carried out under the guidance of a doctor.
1. Human blood pressure will gradually increase with age.
Aging makes the arteries less elastic, so the body's blood pressure gradually increases with age. A foreign medical expert once said, "As long as you live long enough, everyone will have high blood pressure." "In general, diastolic blood pressure (low blood pressure) rises by 1 every 5 years after the age of 305mmhgï¼›After age 35, systolic blood pressure (hypertension) rises by 4 mmHg every 5 years.
Hypertension will accelerate the process of arterial arteriosclerosis, the two are cause and effect of each other, forming a vicious circle, and hypertension will induce cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, so it is recommended that people over 40 years old pay attention to their blood pressure, measure blood pressure at least once a year, and intervene in time if problems are found.
2. Seasonal and diurnal patterns of blood pressure.
In the northern part of China, there are four distinct seasons, and there is an obvious seasonal regularity in blood pressure fluctuations. In the autumn and winter, when the weather is cold, blood pressure will increase significantly, and even many people with normal blood pressure in the summer will become high blood pressure in the winter. People with high blood pressure need to adjust the dosage of medication according to the fluctuation of blood pressure to maintain blood pressure within the normal range.
Blood pressure also fluctuates during the day and at night. The normal pattern of blood pressure will show "two peaks and one valley", that is, there will be a peak in the morning and a trough in the afternoon, and a trough in the middle of the night. The goal of hypertension control is to control blood pressure at peak blood pressure of 140 to 90 mmHg.
3. Pay attention to blood pressure fluctuations caused by emotions.
The measurement of blood pressure requires the measurement of blood pressure at rest. Blood pressure can rise during activities, housework, smoking, after a full meal, etc., and the measured values are not accurate. It should be noted that mood swings can also cause blood pressure fluctuations, such as anger, nervousness, anxiety, depression and other bad emotions, blood pressure will also rise.
When measuring blood pressure, as the number of measurements increases, excessive attention to blood pressure can lead to nervousness and blood pressure accuracy decreases. Therefore, it is not recommended to measure blood pressure multiple times in a row, only 2 or 3 times need to be measured, whichever is lower.
Some people are overly sensitive and will magnify the slight discomfort in the body, such as having a slight headache and worrying that they have a cerebral hemorrhageIf you have a slight discomfort in your body, you are afraid that you will have a heart attack, and even cause a panic attack, which will also cause a sudden increase in blood pressure.
4. Other factors that affect blood pressure.
Smoking stimulates nerve excitation, causing arterioles to constrict, increasing peripheral resistance, and increasing blood pressure.
The short-term effect of alcohol is to dilate blood vessels and slightly lower blood pressure;The long-term effect of alcohol is to raise blood pressure. Excessive alcohol consumption is a predisposing factor for myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction.
Excessive salt intake is one of the main causes of hypertension, and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that the daily salt intake should be controlled between 3 and 5 grams. Excessive salt intake can increase blood volume, which can increase blood pressure.
Lack of exercise and excess weight can increase peripheral circulatory resistance and increase blood pressure.
The use of corticosteroids and drugs containing licorice can also cause an increase in blood pressure.
To sum up, a variety of factors such as temperature, environment, mood, and lifestyle may cause blood pressure fluctuations, and if blood pressure only fluctuates in a short period of 1 or 2 weeks, it is usually not necessary to adjust the medication. However, if the blood pressure fluctuates for a longer period of time, it is necessary to adjust the medication according to the blood pressure situation.
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