Do you know the cause of high blood pressure in winter? In order to control blood pressure, we should do these things well

For the elderly, winter is a hurdle in a year. Because of the cold climate, the organ function and hormone level in the body will change. If you don't pay attention to diet and maintenance, you are likely to feel unwell.

As a very common chronic disease, hypertension is easy to change in winter, so everyone must pay attention to it!

Why is it cold and blood pressure high?

When the temperature drops, it is inevitable that blood pressure will rise, and blood vessels will also "expand with heat and contract with cold". When the weather is cold, blood vessels will contract, leading to an increase in blood pressure.

When should I see a doctor in time?

1. exceeds180/110mmhg.

It means that the capillary network of human body will face unbearable weight. With the destruction of capillary network, blood seeps out of blood vessels, causing critical situations such as brain edema and even cerebral hemorrhage. Without a word, go straight to the doctor.

2. Below180/110mmhg.

Is there any obvious discomfort? If yes, seek medical attention in time. If not, test twice in the morning and evening, and monitor continuously for 3~5 days. Take the recorded measurements to the clinic and adjust the treatment plan. It is difficult for us to feel the change of blood pressure ourselves, so we must measure blood pressure frequently.

3. There are obvious symptoms

When chest tightness, precordial pain, dyspnea, numbness of limbs, slurred speech and other symptoms occur, you should go to the hospital in time or call 120 to avoid missing the best treatment time.

How to control blood pressure in winter?

1, protect your neck and chest

Pay special attention to the cold winter, and control the "three highs" (hypertension, hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia) this season. Avoid going out unnecessarily, keep warm when going out, prevent cold air from entering from the neck, and wear a scarf to protect the neck and chest before going out.

2. Eat less cold food and drink more water.

Try to eat less cold food, drink more water and eat more light food in winter. In winter, blood pressure fluctuates frequently. Patients with hypertension must avoid eating, maintain a low-sodium diet, drink more water and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Especially for dinner, avoiding overeating will bring a burden to the gastrointestinal tract, which not only affects the quality of sleep at night, but also is not conducive to the decline of blood pressure.

Keep calm and don't get angry

Extreme anger or tension can induce myocardial infarction and stroke, so patients with hypertension should maintain an optimistic and happy mood. Also beware of excessive fatigue, because fatigue will increase the burden on the heart and lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events such as myocardial infarction.

4. It is best not to drink alcohol.

It is best not to drink alcohol for hypertension, and the amount of alcohol consumed should not exceed 25 grams. The amount of 25g alcohol is equivalent to half a second 1 two liquors and 250-500ml beer.

Take medicine without drinking, and drink without taking medicine. If you are taking antihypertensive drugs, you'd better not drink alcohol.

In life, there are many examples of stroke paralysis caused by drinking. Therefore, in order to avoid acute cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and myocardial infarction, patients with hypertension should be more careful when drinking alcohol. Once the blood pressure tends to rise and the heart rate increases, you should put down your glasses immediately!