Young Xiao Wang was found to have high blood pressure during his physical examination. The doctor instructed him to monitor his blood pressure daily and advised him to take antihypertensive drugs. But after monitoring blood pressure for a period of time, Xiao Wang found that blood pressure fluctuated between high and low, and systolic blood pressure fluctuated between 110-150 millimeters of mercury.
Why does blood pressure fluctuate abnormally?
The blood pressure of the human body is not constant, but fluctuates within a certain range, which is influenced by factors such as measurement time, season, and lifestyle habits.
Generally speaking, blood pressure is higher in the morning than at night. Temperature changes can have an impact on the contraction and expansion of blood vessels, leading to fluctuations in blood pressure, such as during summer when blood vessels dilate and blood pressure is relatively low; During winter, blood vessels contract and blood pressure is relatively high.
A high salt diet, lack of exercise, prolonged exposure to high blood pressure, and insufficient sleep can all lead to elevated blood pressure. In addition, incorrect measurement methods can also affect blood pressure measurement values. Therefore, the correct method of measuring blood pressure is crucial.
Correctly measuring blood pressure
Before measurement, take a break of at least 5 minutes to avoid strenuous activities, excessive tension, anxiety, and other negative emotions. During the measurement process, try to keep quiet and avoid speaking to avoid affecting the measurement results.
Measuring blood pressure should be done in a quiet and relaxed environment, sitting in a chair with feet flat on the ground, supporting the back upright, and arms relaxed and extended; Adjust the cuff to the appropriate size, wrap it around the upper arm, and align it with the heart.
After the measurement is completed, it can be re measured to take the average blood pressure value to reduce measurement errors.
Occasional high blood pressure
Do you want to take antihypertensive medication?
The diagnostic criteria for hypertension are that blood pressure measured three times on different days is higher than the normal value. Short term hypertension caused by physiological fluctuations in blood pressure does not require treatment. By improving unhealthy lifestyle habits and measuring blood pressure in a standardized manner, blood pressure can generally be maintained within a normal range.
In daily life, it is important to pay attention to a balanced diet and consume foods rich in potassium, magnesium, and calcium, such as spinach and soy products; Moderate exercise, maintaining healthy lifestyle habits, avoiding smoking, drinking less alcohol, staying up late, and controlling negative emotions are also important.
Pressing acupoints helps restore normal blood pressure
Usually, you can press on acupoints such as Fengchi, Baihui, Neiguan, Zusanli, and Sanyinjiao that have a hypotensive effect. Press each acupoint about 30 times until there is a feeling of soreness and swelling.