Hypertension is a common chronic disease, but there are many misconceptions about it. Here are seven common misconceptions:
Myth 1: High blood pressure has no symptoms and does not need to be **.
High blood pressure is known as the "silent killer", most patients do not have any symptoms, but long-term high blood pressure can cause serious damage to organs such as the heart, brain, and kidneys. Therefore, it is very necessary to check your blood pressure regularly and understand your blood pressure status in a timely manner.
Myth 2: Antihypertensive drugs should not be taken for a long time.
Antihypertensive drugs are usually mild, such as headache, dry cough, etc., and will not affect physical health in most cases. Under the guidance of a doctor, the reasonable selection of antihypertensive drugs can avoid the occurrence of ***. Long-term use of antihypertensive drugs can effectively control blood pressure and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.
Myth 3: If your blood pressure is normal, you can stop taking the drug.
High blood pressure requires long-term**, and even if blood pressure is under normal control, it is not recommended to discontinue antihypertensive drugs. Blood pressure may rise again after stopping the drug, leading to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Therefore, patients with high blood pressure need to stick to the long-term** and adjust the dosage of the drug according to the doctor's recommendations.
Myth 4: Rely only on drugs** and ignore non-drugs**.
Hypertension requires a combination of approaches, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. Non-pharmacological ** includes dietary modifications, moderate exercise, stress reduction, etc., which are important for blood pressure control. In the process, we should pay attention to the role of non-drugs, combine them with drugs, and improve the effect.
Myth 5: There are no special requirements for the diet of patients with high blood pressure.
Patients with high blood pressure should eat a diet low in salt, fat, and calories. Excessive salt intake can increase blood volume and aggravate the condition of hypertension; Excessive intake of fat and calories can lead to obesity and dyslipidemia, increasing the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Therefore, patients with high blood pressure should pay attention to dietary adjustment and follow the principles of low salt, low fat and low calorie.
Myth 6: The lower the blood pressure, the better.
The goal of blood pressure lowering** is to achieve blood pressure targets, not to pursue blood pressure that is too low. Too low blood pressure will affect the blood supply to the brain and the heart, leading to symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue, and even inducing serious diseases such as myocardial infarction and cerebral infarction. Therefore, blood pressure lowering** should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, and a reasonable blood pressure reduction goal should be set according to the specific situation of the patient.
Myth 7: There are no special requirements for exercise for patients with high blood pressure.
Moderate exercise is very important for people with high blood pressure. Exercise can promote blood circulation, lower blood pressure, lose weight, enhance physical fitness, etc. However, patients with high blood pressure need to pay attention to the following points when exercising: first, strenuous exercise, such as running, weightlifting, etc., should be avoided; Secondly, exercise in extreme weather conditions should be avoided; Finally, you should choose the right exercise method for you under the guidance of your doctor.
In conclusion, hypertension is a common chronic disease, but there are many misunderstandings about it. It is very important to understand the myths about high blood pressure and take the right approach. In daily life, we should pay attention to non-drug methods such as dietary adjustment, moderate exercise, and regular blood pressure testing, and at the same time, we should also reasonably choose antihypertensive drugs under the guidance of doctors. Only by integrating a variety of methods can we effectively control blood pressure and reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.