When you first discover high blood pressure, don’t rush to take medicine. Try the “remedy the situation” method first.

Many friends with high blood pressure consult Huazi about how to take medicine for high blood pressure. However, Huazi advises some of them not to take medicine for the time being. Some people are puzzled. Isn't it said that primary hypertension can only be controlled by drugs? Why is it recommended not to take medicine?

Huazi told them that this is because, when high blood pressure is first discovered, don't rush to take medicine. You should first look at the degree of increase in blood pressure and how serious the risk factors are, and then try the "mend the fold before the horse has bolted" method to save your blood pressure.

First, what kind of blood pressure can be treated without medication? First of all, most patients with hypertension need to maintain regular medication to control their blood pressure within the normal range and avoid the harm of hypertension to the body. However, patients with hypertension who meet the following conditions do not need to rush to take medication.

1. New onset of hypertension with blood pressure lower than 160/100 mmHg.

2. There are less than 2 risk factors (risk factors refer to the following situations: age over 55 years old, history of smoking or passive smoking, abnormal blood sugar, abnormal blood lipids, family history of premature cardiovascular disease, and central obesity).

3. There are no lesions in the target organs of hypertension such as the heart, kidneys, brain, blood vessels, and retina.

2. "Mending the Fence After the Horse Has Bolstered" after the High Blood Pressure Is Not Taking Medicine Does Not Mean No Treatment Is Required, But For People Who Have Normal Organs and Only Elevated Blood Pressure, You Can First "Mend the Fence After the Horse Has Bolstered" Through Life Intervention Methods, Trying to Control Blood Pressure Through Non-Drug Means. If Blood Pressure Can Be Controlled Well Within 3-6 Months, You Do Not Need to Take Medicine, Otherwise, You Still Need to Take Drug Treatment.

1. Limit salt intake: Sodium in salt is the key substance that causes high blood pressure. Hypertensive patients should control the amount of salt intake to between 3 and 6 grams per day. However, the Chinese diet generally exceeds the salt limit, so limiting salt intake can lower blood pressure. Eating less marinated and pickled processed foods, using a quantitative salt spoon, choosing low-sodium salt, and adding salt later when cooking are all good ways to help limit salt intake.

2. Exercise: Maintaining regular exercise helps increase the elasticity of blood vessels, dilate blood vessels, and lower blood pressure. To meet the exercise standard, you need to do aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, and your heart rate during exercise should be around "170-age". Do strength training at least twice a week to promote muscle growth and improve body metabolism.

3. Weight loss: People who are overweight must lose weight. You can control the total calories of your diet on the basis of exercise. In particular, you should not eat high-cholesterol foods such as animal fat and offal. You should also stay away from high-sugar foods such as sugary drinks, cream cakes, and biscuits. Don't be too hasty in losing weight. It is advisable to lose 5 to 6 pounds per month.

4. Improve your living habits: Smokers need to quit smoking, and smokers should limit their drinking (calculated by alcohol volume, no more than 25 grams per day). Also avoid staying up late and get enough sleep. Stay away from stimulating games, gambling and other activities that make you nervous.

3. Correctly understand the hazards of high blood pressure. High blood pressure is a slowly progressing disease that also slowly harms the body. Therefore, for people who have just developed high blood pressure, as long as their blood pressure is not very high, they can give themselves 3 to 6 months to adjust their lifestyle, which will not affect their health. If you can successfully control your blood pressure, you do not need to take medication.

If your blood pressure still cannot be controlled within the normal range after 6 months of adjustment, you need to use antihypertensive drugs. Although slightly elevated blood pressure will not cause physical discomfort, it will cause harm to the body if it is not controlled for a long time. It should be noted that antihypertensive drugs need to be used safely and effectively under the guidance of a doctor.

In summary, for people with newly diagnosed hypertension, if their blood pressure is lower than 160/100 mmHg, they can control their blood pressure through lifestyle interventions and do not need to rush to take medicine. If their blood pressure cannot be controlled within 6 months, they need to take medication under the guidance of a doctor. I am pharmacist Huazi, welcome to follow me and share more health knowledge.