Causes of sudden high blood pressure and how to prevent it

Causes of sudden increase in blood pressure

There are many causes of sudden increase in blood pressure, which can lead to complications that are harmful to the patient's health and even life. The most common of these is stopping blood pressure medication.

In fact, all patients with high blood pressure may need to take medication for life to control their blood pressure. To achieve the desired treatment effect and maintain stable blood pressure, it is necessary to use the medication as prescribed by the doctor. Taking a lower dose can cause a sudden increase in blood pressure.

An unreasonable diet is also the cause of sudden increase in blood pressure.

An unreasonable diet is also a cause of sudden increase in blood pressure. It is noted that a diet high in salt or salty foods can be the cause of sudden increase in blood pressure. The reason is that excess salt can stretch the arteries, causing the artery walls to become thicker and narrower and begin to clog. This not only causes a sudden increase in blood pressure but also hinders the ability to supply blood, oxygen and important nutrients to other organs of the body. In addition, absorbing processed foods such as pickles, French fries can also increase blood pressure. In addition, eating a lot of red meat and drinking alcohol also increases the risk of sudden increase in blood pressure.

Drug interactions to treat any health problem including coughs and colds,… can also cause a sudden increase in blood pressure.

How to prevent sudden increase in blood pressure

Preventing sudden high blood pressure is simple according to your doctor's instructions:

• Regularly monitor blood pressure
  

Patients should measure their blood pressure at home at least once a day to monitor their health. The most accurate time to measure blood pressure is in the morning and evening before going to bed, before taking medication. Before measuring, sit and rest for 1 minute, then place the monitor on your wrist, bend your arm to move your wrist to the same level as your heart.

After measuring, record the results in a logbook with the date, time, and medication being taken. When you go for a routine check-up, show this logbook to your doctor.

• Limit alcohol, tobacco, coffee
  

Having high blood pressure does not mean that you have to completely abstain from alcohol and coffee, but the dosage should be appropriate to avoid sudden high blood pressure attacks. Patients can consult their doctor about the allowable dosage of alcohol and caffeine. In addition, they should quit smoking early to improve their high blood pressure condition.

• Don't eat too salty
  

Eating too much salt is one of the causes of high blood pressure. Therefore, to prevent sudden high blood pressure attacks, patients should reduce the amount of salt in their diet.

• Reduce bad cholesterol and saturated fat
  

Fast food, junk food or fried food are considered extremely bad foods for people with high blood pressure. Therefore, these foods should be limited as much as possible to prevent sudden increases in blood pressure. Instead, you should add more vegetables and unsaturated fats to your diet.

• Exercise regularly
  

Regular exercise is beneficial for general health and cardiovascular health in particular. Exercise will help patients burn excess fat and make the body more flexible. Therefore, patients should consult their doctor about sports or exercises that are good for people with high blood pressure.

However, you should not overdo the exercises. If you experience signs such as palpitations, shortness of breath, or fatigue, you should stop and rest immediately.

What to do when blood pressure suddenly increases?

Eating too much salt is one of the causes of high blood pressure.

The first thing to do when you have a sudden increase in blood pressure is to stay calm, let the patient lie down or rest in a cool place. If the sudden increase in blood pressure occurs while you are traveling or working outdoors, quickly move to a shady place to sit and rest.

If blood pressure rises above 160mmHg, give the patient available antihypertensive medication (prescribed by the doctor). This is the fastest way to lower blood pressure, these medications are usually in the form of drops or lozenges.

While waiting for the medicine to take effect, the patient should absolutely avoid moving around, lie down and rest, and have a relative measure blood pressure repeatedly. After that, if blood pressure still does not decrease, go to the hospital immediately for comprehensive medical care from a doctor.

In addition, for patients with sudden high blood pressure accompanied by symptoms such as chest pain, decreased vision, weakness, nosebleeds, coma or lethargy, quickly take the patient to the hospital for emergency treatment.

In summary: Sudden high blood pressure needs to be treated promptly because it can cause complications such as ruptured blood vessels, narrowed arteries, cerebral infarction, acute heart failure, and cerebral hemorrhage. If you have a history of high blood pressure, you need to use blood pressure stabilizing drugs regularly as prescribed by your doctor, in addition, you need to follow a suitable diet and when any unusual symptoms appear, you need to go to a medical facility for examination and timely detection and treatment.

Dr. Vu Thi Anh

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