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On an early spring morning, as the temperature gradually rises, Li Weiwei decides to pack away her heavy winter bedding, and her quilt cover needs a sunny day to dry.
She is an elementary school art teacher who is good at observing the details of life and enriching her teaching with these details.
Li Weiwei dragged her large bag of bedding to the roof of the building. While she was hanging the quilt cover on the clothesline, her neighbor, Dr. Zhou, also went upstairs to dry some daily necessities. After the two met, the chat naturally began.
"Spring is really a good time, neither hot nor cold. Li Weiwei said with a smile while drying.
Dr. Zhou nodded in agreement: "Yes, but it is also the time when many health problems arise, such as blood pressure problems. ”
This sentence caught Li Weiwei's attention because she was recently told that her blood pressure was high during a medical check-up. She asked eagerly, "When it comes to blood pressure, I've always been confused, how much is high blood pressure?"
Dr. Zhou smiled slightly and began to explain: "In fact, the standard of blood pressure is clearly defined in medicine.
In general, normal blood pressure should be less than 120/80 mmHg. When the systolic blood pressure (high pressure) is between 120 and 129 mm Hg and the diastolic blood pressure (low pressure) is still below 80 mm Hg, we call it a 'normal high'.
However, if the blood pressure reaches 130/80 mm Hg or higher, it has already entered the stage of hypertension. ”
Li Weiwei asked curiously: "Then what does you mean by the scope of 'no need to worry too much'?"
Dr Chow explains: "This range usually refers to those who are in the 'normal high' stage.
That is, although the blood pressure is slightly high, it is not yet to the point where it is necessary to take blood pressure medication.
People at this stage should control their blood pressure by making lifestyle changes, such as increasing physical activity and adjusting their eating habits, to avoid further increases. ”
Li Weiwei listened with relish, and she suddenly thought of her recent living habits, indeed because of her busy work, the time for exercise has been greatly reduced.
Dr. Chow continued, "In fact, in addition to lifestyle adjustments, it is also important to understand blood pressure.
Many people's understanding of blood pressure may still be a number, but blood pressure is actually dynamic and affected by a variety of factors, such as mood, body temperature, activity status, etc.
So, don't be overly nervous even if your blood pressure rises occasionally, it's important to watch for long-term trends. ”
To further illustrate this point, Dr. Chow also shared a case: "I once had a patient who was a middle-aged man who often had blood pressure fluctuations due to high work pressure.
We advised him to record his blood pressure daily and return after a month. The results showed that his blood pressure fluctuated, but the average value was still in the 'high normal range'.
With proper relaxation and a regular routine, his blood pressure is well controlled. ”
These words made Li Weiwei feel like a treasure, and she decided to start recording her blood pressure when she went back, and try to change her habits.
As it got late, the conversation between the two was coming to an end. Li Weiwei thanked Dr. Chow for his advice and sharing, and felt that she had a more comprehensive understanding of blood pressure.
In this chance encounter, Li Weiwei not only learned how to manage blood pressure scientifically, but more importantly, realized that health needs to be maintained by comprehensive lifestyle habits.
However, there is one question that still haunts her mind: why is the problem of high blood pressure still prevalent even in today's advanced technology?
In this regard, scientists have provided a detailed analysis. They pointed out that despite significant advances in medical technology, modern lifestyles and eating habits, especially the popularity of high-salt and high-fat diets, as well as general lack of exercise, have directly contributed to the high incidence of hypertension.
In addition, the lack of awareness about blood pressure management is also an important reason. Many people only start to focus on blood pressure when health problems arise, ignoring the importance of prevention and early intervention.
In order to effectively control and prevent hypertension, it is necessary for the government, society and individuals to work together to improve lifestyles, raise health awareness, and take effective preventive measures.
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