Hypertension is high in winter! The doctor reminded that pay attention to these 7 points at ordinary times, and the blood pressure is "as steady as Mount Tai"

Recently, Ms. Chen from Jiangsu played mahjong all night and was taken to the hospital for emergency treatment because of her excitement in winning the card. It is reported that Ms. Chen has been suffering from high blood pressure, but she has not effectively lowered her blood pressure. In winter, due to the sudden drop of temperature, it is easy to induce hypertension and various complications without proper protection.

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Why is hypertension high in winter?

Hypertension is called the "invisible killer". In China, there are 1 hypertension patients in every three people. Most patients can get sick without any symptoms, and the blood vessel wall will bear ultra-high pressure for a long time, which will also lead to serious diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke.

Winter is the season with high incidence of hypertension. On the one hand, the temperature drop leads to vasospasm and contraction. On the other hand, when the human body is stimulated by cold, it will lead to sympathetic nerve excitation and systemic capillary contraction, which will lead to the increase of vascular resistance and blood pressure in different degrees, especially in the morning and evening when the temperature is relatively low. For patients with hypertension, it is easier to get high blood pressure.

The research shows that the fluctuation of blood pressure in winter is obviously greater than that in summer. Every time the temperature drops 1, the systolic blood pressure increases 1.3 mm Hg, and the diastolic blood pressure increases by 0.6 mm Hg.

Many people don't know that they have high blood pressure, because there are generally no symptoms in the early stage of high blood pressure. Once the symptoms such as blurred vision and loss of consciousness appear, it means that the target organs have been damaged, that is, diseases such as heart, brain, kidney and fundus, so it is necessary for everyone to know their blood pressure. In particular, people with family history, emotional excitability, heavy taste, alcoholism and high pressure should have their blood pressure measured regularly.

Hypertension can be accompanied by heart, brain, kidney, eye and other complications. The most common complication of hypertension is cerebrovascular accident, followed by hypertensive heart disease, heart failure and renal failure. A rare but serious complication is aortic dissection aneurysm, which can rupture into pericardium or pleural cavity and die soon.

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How to regulate hypertension in winter?

With the change of temperature, blood vessels also have the characteristics of "expansion with heat and contraction with cold", that is, blood vessels contract with cold, which leads to an increase in blood pressure, while blood vessels expand, which leads to a decrease in blood pressure. Therefore, in winter, from warm indoor to cold outdoor, the stimulation of sudden temperature change is particularly easy to cause blood pressure to rise. Therefore, when you go out, you must take warm measures to avoid blood pressure instability caused by temperature difference.

Sodium salt will increase vascular resistance and promote blood pressure, so patients with hypertension should pay attention to low sodium and less salt in their daily lives. The average adult's daily intake is 6 grams, which is about the size of a bottle cap. At the same time, it is best to eat less or not to eat salty foods such as pickles, mustard tuber and bacon;

Potassium and sodium have antagonistic effects. The more potassium is absorbed, the less sodium is absorbed. The function of potassium is to maintain the acid-base balance of cells and dilate blood vessels. Potassium mainly comes from food, and a diet rich in potassium can reduce blood pressure by 3%~ 10% on average. Broad beans, lentils, mushrooms, soybeans, kale, amaranth and Tricholoma are high in potassium and can be eaten by patients with hypertension.

Fish contains unsaturated fatty acids and low cholesterol, which can reduce blood lipid level and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. For example, tuna, salmon and other fish rich in unsaturated fatty acids can eat more.

Good sleep can relax blood vessels and stabilize blood pressure, but lack of sleep can easily lead to dizziness and depression, which will lead to an increase in blood pressure in the long run. Therefore, to ensure adequate sleep and high-quality sleep, sleep for 7-8 hours every day and take a nap at noon for about half an hour if possible. Long-term persistence plays an important role in preventing hypertension.

Tea has diuretic effect, and tea polyphenols in tea can promote the absorption of vitamin C, which has a certain effect on protecting blood vessels and reducing sodium content in the body. However, tea has a certain exciting effect, so it is not advisable to drink more or strong tea. You can choose chrysanthemum tea, hawthorn tea, Pueraria lobata tea and cassia seed tea, but you should choose the tea that suits you according to your personal physique.

Hypertension patients have the problem of high blood pressure in the morning peak, so they want to do outdoor sports in winter, but it is not easy to do it in the morning. After 10, you can choose a suitable exercise mode according to the weather and environment of the day.