hypertension, as a killer of health, has long attracted the attention and vigilance of most people. But for hypotension, it is easy to be ignored. People’s blood pressure fluctuates, and the change of blood pressure is low in summer. This is because the climate is hot in summer, the blood vessels on the body surface dilate, the resistance decreases, the blood flow increases, people sweat more, and the blood volume decreases. Therefore, compared with winter, the blood pressure generally decreases by about 12 / 8 mmHg.
blood experts pointed out: “in recent years, hypotension has occurred not only in the elderly, but also in more and more young people. Long term hypotension symptoms will affect normal work and life, leading to low work efficiency and mental disorders such as depression in young people; The elderly are prone to sudden falls, fractures and even accidental death. Hypotension can also induce cerebral infarction and myocardial ischemia in severe cases. ” Therefore, hypotension, like hypertension, can not be ignored and must be paid attention to.
I. hypotension is mainly divided into three types
1. Posture hypotension:
changes in posture, such as squatting and standing for a long time. Due to insufficient blood supply to the head, there will be symptoms of blackness in front of eyes and dizziness. This type is more common in the elderly with vascular sclerosis for two main reasons: first, most elderly people will have atherosclerotic lesions, resulting in the decline of the body’s ability to regulate blood pressure; Second, some elderly patients with hypertension are caused by improper use of antihypertensive drugs.
2. Physical hypotension:
hypotension is more common in physically weak people and women. Some have no symptoms, and some may have symptoms such as long-term dizziness, fatigue, shortness of breath, low spirit and easy fatigue. Many white-collar workers are too busy with their work and rarely engage in sports. Over time, the activity of blood vessels decreases, and the reactivity of blood vessels gradually becomes worse. When they suddenly perform squatting movements, their blood pressure can not rise easily, resulting in dizziness.
in addition, in order to lose weight, some girls go on an excessive diet or have an unreasonable diet structure, and rarely eat foods rich in fat and protein. In the long run, it will lead to insufficient nutrition supply in the body and produce symptoms of hypotension.
3. Transient hypotension:
is common in hot summer. The blood supply is reduced due to excessive sweating and vasodilation, resulting in temporary headache, dizziness, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
II. Patients with long-term hypotension should seek medical treatment in time
1. Exercise and physique should be strengthened.
for people with hypotension, both young and old people should adhere to physical exercise every day. If they can’t tolerate violent activities, they can choose some sports with low intensity, such as walking, running, etc;
2. Eat reasonably and strengthen nutrition.
patients with hypotension should reasonably match the diet in life, without partial diet and diet, so as to ensure the comprehensive and sufficient intake of nutrients. Summer is the high incidence season of hypotension. It is recommended to drink a cup of light saline in the morning (hypotension is sodium opposite to hypertension) to supplement blood volume and prevent the decline of blood pressure.
3. Pay attention to the prevention of postural hypotension.
the elderly should pay special attention to the prevention of postural hypotension. Patients with hypertension must take antihypertensive drugs under the guidance of doctors, and do not change the type and dose of antihypertensive drugs at will; Usually pay attention to the speed when changing the posture, such as not too fast when getting up or squatting.
4. Those whose symptoms cannot be relieved should seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
if someone’s symptoms of hypotension cannot be alleviated for a long time, they should go to the hospital in time to diagnose the type of hypotension, and carry out prescription treatment according to the diagnosis of professional doctors. They can also choose the traditional Chinese medicine “Shengmai Powder” for conditioning.