There are 5 common cognitive misunderstandings in the treatment of hypertension that should be avoided

Blood pressure fluctuates with the seasons. When it is cold, the blood vessels of the human body contract and sweating decreases, which leads to more accumulation of sodium ions discharged with sweat in the body, causing blood pressure to rise. Therefore, Huazi will tell friends that autumn and winter are important seasons for controlling blood pressure .

When communicating with friends, Huazi found that many people have cognitive misunderstandings about hypertension, which resulted in the failure of hypertension treatment. These misunderstandings must be corrected, and we should not wait until it causes cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, myocardial infarction and other diseases before regretting it.

1. Preventing and controlling hypertension is a family issue

Many people think that hypertension is not an infectious disease and that prevention and treatment of hypertension is a personal issue. But in fact, prevention and treatment of hypertension is a family issue . For example, controlling hypertension requires quitting drinking, limiting salt, eating a low-fat, low-sugar diet, and maintaining a reasonable weight. These usually require the cooperation of other family members who eat at the same table with the patient, and even certain compromises in eating habits.

People in the same family have many similarities in their eating habits and daily routines. Although hypertension is not a genetic disease, it has a certain genetic tendency . If parents have hypertension, the risk of hypertension in their children will increase significantly. Early intervention in a healthy lifestyle can delay or prevent the occurrence of hypertension.

2. Self-measurement of blood pressure at home is more accurate than that in hospital

In many people's impressions, physical examinations can only be "authoritative" in hospitals. However, in terms of blood pressure measurement, the accuracy of blood pressure values ​​measured at home is higher than that measured in hospital clinics . Accurate blood pressure measurement requires avoiding external interference, and the hospital environment is noisy and easily disturbed. Some people get nervous when they meet doctors, and develop "white coat hypertension" .

In a home environment, it is easier to relax, and the blood pressure value measured at this time is more accurate. However, it should be noted that the diagnostic standard for hypertension when measured at home is more than 135/85mmHg , which is lower than the 140/90mmHg diagnostic standard for hypertension measured in a hospital clinic.

3. The earlier you take the medicine, the better the protective effect

Many people will worry about the timing of taking medication after they have high blood pressure. They worry that taking medication too early will cause too much "toxicity" to the body. For the first-time high blood pressure, if it does not exceed 160/100mmHg, you can try to intervene by controlling your diet, increasing exercise, and losing weight . If the blood pressure still does not reach the standard after 3 months, it is recommended to control it with medication.

If the initial blood pressure exceeds 160/100 mmHg, it is recommended to take medication immediately, and it is likely that two drugs will be needed in combination to better control blood pressure. Everyone should understand that the harm of high blood pressure to the body is far greater than the side effects of drugs . The earlier the medication is taken, the better the protection of the heart, brain, kidneys, eyes and other organs.

4. Use medication rationally under the guidance of a doctor

Some people will actively seek treatment after learning that they have high blood pressure, but they buy medicine and take it by themselves; or ask around for "folk remedies" or "secret recipes"; or just take medicine without paying attention to the effect; or just take medicine based on their own feelings, taking antihypertensive drugs on and off. These are common misunderstandings in the treatment of high blood pressure.

The correct approach is that after suffering from high blood pressure, the doctor should choose a reasonable medication based on personal physical condition, degree of blood pressure increase, and whether there are contraindications. When taking medication, you need to monitor your blood pressure to determine the effect of the medication and adjust the medication plan. After finding a medication plan that suits you, you need to take it regularly for a long time and cannot stop taking it without authorization .

5. Don’t pay too much attention to blood pressure values

Another common situation is that patients with hypertension receive regular treatment but pay too much attention to their blood pressure readings, which results in mental stress and aggravates their hypertension .

Blood pressure is not the faster it drops, the lower it is, the better. It is normal for it to fluctuate every day. Most people need several months to adjust their blood pressure medications and gradually lower their blood pressure to the target range.

Everyone's physical condition is different, and the range of blood pressure they can tolerate is also different. Usually, blood pressure is required to be lowered to below 130/80 mmHg, and the ideal blood pressure is controlled below 120/80 mmHg . However, for the elderly over 65 years old, they may not be able to tolerate lower blood pressure values, so the requirements can be appropriately relaxed.

To sum up, the damage caused by high blood pressure to the human body takes several years or even more than ten years to accumulate. And controlling high blood pressure also requires decades of persistence to see the benefits. Stroke and myocardial infarction caused by high blood pressure will affect a lifetime, while the benefits of controlling blood pressure will also be enjoyed for a lifetime.

People with high blood pressure should avoid cognitive misunderstandings and use medication rationally under the guidance of a doctor. If you have any questions about medication, consult a doctor or pharmacist. I am pharmacist Huazi. Welcome to follow me and share more health knowledge.