Can hypertension patients have high blood pressure in summer?

In summer, the blood pressure of hypertensive patients will not be high, but will decrease. When the temperature is high in summer, after the blood vessels on the body surface dilate, the vascular resistance decreases, and accordingly the blood pressure will also decrease; Coupled with the hot weather, the human body is prone to sweating, and water and salt evaporate. After the water evaporates, the blood volume in the body will be reduced, the salt will be lost, and the vascular tension will be reduced. Both of these factors will lead to a drop in blood pressure.

How should hypertensive patients spend their summer safely?

1. Don't stop using antihypertensive drugs without authorization.

In summer, due to excessive sweating, more sodium ions are excreted in the body, which leads to a drop in blood pressure. It is not reliable to consult a professional doctor whether to stop taking drugs.

2. Hypertensive patients should be temperate in blowing air conditioners.

Air conditioning not only brings us comfort, but also brings health crisis, especially for patients with hypertension, which may be a "silent killer". Because blood vessels are stimulated by cold air, they will contract strongly, which will lead to an increase in blood pressure and increase the risk of cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction and myocardial infarction. Therefore, patients with hypertension should be cautious in blowing air conditioners, and it is suggested that the air conditioner temperature should not be adjusted too low. Don't blow the air conditioner directly when sweating, or your life will be in danger.

3. Take a bath with warm water and avoid taking a cold bath.

Many people are used to taking a cold bath in summer, but patients with hypertension can't be willful. Just like the cold air stimulation of air conditioning, the body is suddenly stimulated by cold water, and the blood pressure will suddenly rise, which is a fatal blow to our fragile blood vessels. Patients with hypertension should avoid taking a cold bath when sweating heavily, and wait until the sweat recedes before taking a bath.