Hypertension is one of the most common chronic diseases faced by adults. While approximately 1.5 billion people in the world cope with this disease, the number of patients with hypertension in our country is almost 15 million. Unfortunately, one out of every two patients with hypertension in our country is unaware of their disease. The blood pressure of about half of the patients who are aware of hypertension and take medication is not under control. However, nowadays hypertension is a treatable disease. Due to the increase in blood pressure measurement at home as a result of the widespread use of blood pressure devices and the decrease in the side effects of drugs, the treatment of hypertension has become much easier today compared to the past.
Hypertension patients should be their own doctor
In fact, if hypertension patients have adequate and accurate information about their disease, conditions that prevent blood pressure from being under control can be quickly corrected. The target for blood pressure control is below 140/90 mmHg in health center measurements and below 135/85 mmHg in home measurements. Even a 2 mmHg drop in blood pressure is a win for the patient. By producing patient-specific solutions in the treatment of hypertension, improvements in blood pressure control can be achieved in as little as one week.
The essentials of hypertension control:
Use the blood pressure regulator regularly
If the drug has side effects, be sure to share it with the doctor
When the blood pressure is under control, ask if the drug is needed. Do not stop taking medication
Make sure your blood pressure monitor is calibrated
Know how to measure blood pressure correctly
Always consult an expert on herbal medicine use
Do not reduce the number or dose of medication without consulting your physician
Investigation of the cause of hypertension
Investigation of the effect of a drug used for another disease on blood pressure
Do not eat too much bread
Do not take excessive salt without realizing it
Do not accept high blood pressure
Do not think that my body is used to high blood pressure
