"High blood pressure" a silent danger that should not be overlooked

Rajavithi Hospital, Department of Medical Services recommends health conscious people, eat nutritious food, avoid spicy food. Especially the salty taste , regular exercise, enough rest No smoking Drinks with alcohol And various types of drugs Including measuring the pressure of blood into the regular health care and reduce the problem. Risk factors for the disease pressure, blood lead position. 

 Executioner Silent High Blood Pressure

Dr. Narong Aphikulvanich, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Affairs and Spokesperson of the Department of Medical Affairs, said that high blood pressure is a leading cause of premature deaths of people worldwide. And is a more serious problem In which hypertension often has no warning signs or symptoms clearly shown Therefore it is often referred to as "Silent killer"  many patients with this disease without knowing it before. Without proper care, it will cause complications. Especially coronary artery disease, causing myocardial infarction, heart failure and heart failure. Chronic renal failure Ischemic stroke or rupture, resulting in paralysis, followed by death

Generally show symptoms only after entering the final phase of complications such as headache, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, tiredness, insomnia, irregular heartbeat For risk factors that cause high blood pressure, can be divided into 2 types which are

1. Risk factors that cannot be avoided, such as heredity, aging Have parents, siblings have high blood pressure
2. Risk factors that can be avoided, such as eating salty foods. Hyperlipidemia, diabetes, lack of exercise, obesity or weight gain Chronic stress, smoking, drinking alcohol, so if found to have high blood pressure, should be treated continuously Because this disease is a chronic disease that cannot be cured But can be controlled to normal levels and have a good quality of life

Ways to lower blood pressure

How to lower blood pressure simply by adjusting lifestyle behaviors accordingly.

1. Reduce salty foods
2. Avoid eating monosodium glutamate or seasoning powder, snacks, fermented foods, salt, pickling, canned food.
3. Increase vegetable intake Especially local vegetables such as garlic, celery, green leafy vegetables
4. Increase the intake of unsweetened fruits such as guava, papaya, apple, and pear 
5. Exercise regularly
6. Get enough rest 6-8 hours per day
7. No smoking Or avoiding cigarette smoke
8. No alcoholic beverages.
9. Relieve stress, anxiety
10. Drink enough water.
11. Doing relaxing activities such as listening to music, watering plants, reading books
12. Control body weight properly
13. Regularly check blood pressure levels
14. Annual health check up To keep the body healthy and always have good sanitation

However, if abnormal symptoms should be seen by a doctor to diagnose and receive treatment correctly.