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High blood pressure, a silent disease, unknowingly "steals" our health. As an experienced doctor, I will use rigorous, scientific language to reveal how high blood pressure can damage our health without us even realizing it.
High blood pressure, as the name suggests, refers to the lateral pressure on the walls of blood vessels as blood flows through them. This pressure is needed to maintain the normal physiological functions of the body, but high blood pressure can cause damage to the walls of blood vessels, which in turn can affect the health of the heart and other organs.
The "** properties of high blood pressure make it a dangerous disease. Most people with high blood pressure have no obvious symptoms early in the disease, so it is difficult to detect an increase in blood pressure. It's like a time bomb that quietly damages our blood vessels, heart, kidneys and other organs without us noticing.
High blood pressure is the most direct damage to blood vessels. Long-term high blood pressure can put excessive pressure on the walls of blood vessels, leading to damage to the endothelium of blood vessels, which in turn can lead to hardening, narrowing and even rupture of blood vessels. This damage is especially pronounced in the arteries, where atherosclerotic plaques can easily form, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
In addition, high blood pressure can cause damage to the heart. Long-term high blood pressure increases the workload of the heart, and the heart muscle gradually becomes hypertrophied, forming hypertensive heart disease. Patients with this type of heart disease are prone to heart failure and have a severely reduced quality of life.
High blood pressure can also affect the function of the kidneys. The kidneys are important organs that regulate blood pressure, and long-term hypertension can impairing kidney function and leading to renal insufficiency. This, in turn, further exacerbates the symptoms of high blood pressure, creating a vicious cycle.
So, how can high blood pressure be prevented and controlled? First of all, we need to develop good living habits, including regular work and rest, reasonable diet, moderate exercise, etc. In terms of diet, it is necessary to reduce the intake of sodium and salt, increase the intake of potassium salt, eat a low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sugar diet, and eat more fresh vegetables and fruits. Also, avoid smoking and drinking, which can worsen the symptoms of high blood pressure.
For people with high blood pressure, medications** are essential. At present, commonly used antihypertensive drugs include ACE inhibitors (ACE inhibitors), ARBs (angiotensin receptor antagonists), calcium channel blockers, diuretics, etc. These drugs are effective in lowering blood pressure and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Finally, regular check-ups are a powerful fight against high blood pressure**. Through regular physical examinations, we can detect changes in blood pressure in time and adjust the ** plan to ensure that blood pressure is controlled within the ideal range.
In short, although high blood pressure is not painful or itchy, it quietly harms our health. Only through good lifestyle habits, standardized medications** and regular physical examinations can we effectively prevent and control hypertension and protect our health. Let's join hands to fight hypertension and create a better future!
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