Self-prevention of high blood pressure with the following instructions

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Hypertension is the most common non-communicable disease in the world, with serious complications such as stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Guidelines to help prevent high blood pressure will help people to reverse this condition.

1. Warning signs of high blood pressure

Most people with high blood pressure have no symptoms, and most people with high blood pressure don't even know they have it. Symptoms of high blood pressure usually appear only when the disease is advanced. That's why high blood pressure is also known as the 'silent killer'.
Symptoms of high blood pressure are complex and vary in severity, depending on the condition of each person. Common signs of high blood pressure are: Lightheadedness, headache; insomnia, dizziness, tinnitus, dizziness; shortness of breath, chest pain, nervousness; blushing, nausea. A person with the above signs should quickly check their blood pressure at home and go to the nearest medical facility for timely examination, identification and treatment.

2. Prevention of high blood pressure

Regular blood pressure checks are the most important measure for early detection of hypertension. Everyone needs to regularly check their blood pressure through periodic health checks or through visits to medical facilities, health checks... Personal electronic blood pressure monitors are an effective tool. The results help people who already have high blood pressure and people at risk to regularly check their blood pressure and those of their family members.
High blood pressure can be effectively prevented and maintained at an ideal level of 120/80 mmHg thanks to positive measures to change a healthy lifestyle:
Reasonable diet: Reduce salt intake (less than 5g of salt). /day); increase the intake of green vegetables and fresh fruits; limit foods high in cholesterol and saturated fatty acids; ensure enough potassium and trace elements. Maintain an ideal weight with a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 22.9; Try to maintain a waist circumference less than 90cm in men and less than 80cm in women. Actively lose weight (if overweight). Limit alcohol and beer consumption: the amount is less than 3 standard drinks/day (men), less than 2 standard drinks/day (women) and a total of less than 14 standard drinks/week (men), less than 9 standard drinks/ week (female). 1 standard cup containing 10g of ethanol is equivalent to 330ml of beer or 120ml of wine, or 30ml of spirits. Stop smoking cigarettes or pipe tobacco completely.

Increase physical activity at an appropriate level: exercise, walk, bike or exercise at a moderate level, regularly about 30-60 minutes a day. Avoid anxiety, nervous tension; attention should be paid to relaxation and reasonable rest; Avoid sudden cold. People with high blood pressure need to be screened and detected early. In addition to applying the above positive lifestyle changes, patients need to be monitored, long-term disease management and treatment under the guidance of doctors to reduce the risk of complications and to maintain health. Maintain a reasonable blood pressure level.
Vinmec International General Hospital offers a package of hypertension examination from basic to advanced, helping customers proactively check their blood pressure periodically, and at the same time, helping doctors determine causes, complications and levels. High blood pressure can prevent disease in time, avoid the consequences caused by high blood pressure.

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