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Preface
Wang Qiang is a 50-year-old construction worker who is usually busy with work and has a stressful life.
To relieve stress, he developed the habit of smoking and drinking.
At first, Wang Qiang didn't care about the impact of these hobbies on his health, until one day, he suddenly felt dizzy and had difficulty breathing on the construction site.
Colleagues rushed him to the hospital, and after examination, we found that his blood pressure was as high as 180/110mmHg, which had reached the standard of level 3 hypertension.
I carefully inquired about Wang Qiang's living habits and learned that he smoked a pack of cigarettes a day and drank a lot of alcohol.
I explained to him the effects of tobacco and alcohol on blood pressure: the nicotine in cigarettes causes blood vessels to constrict and increase the burden on the heart;
Alcohol, on the other hand, stimulates the sympathetic nerves and accelerates the heart rate, leading to an increase in blood pressure.
Long-term high blood pressure can lead to serious diseases such as heart disease and stroke, and even life-threatening.
Wang Qiang listened to my words and felt very regretful. He was determined to quit smoking and drinking, and actively cooperated with the treatment.
I formulated a detailed treatment plan for him, including taking antihypertensive drugs, a low-salt and low-fat diet, moderate exercise, etc.
At the same time, I also told him to monitor his blood pressure regularly and seek medical attention if there is any abnormality.
A few months later, Wang Qiang came to my office again, and his blood pressure was already within the normal range.
He said to me gratefully, "Thank you very much, doctor. If it weren't for your careful treatment and patient teaching, I might have been on a path of no return.
Now I realize how precious health is, and I can no longer compromise my body for the sake of momentary indulgence. "
Wang Qiang's story is a wake-up call. Tobacco and alcohol are not only the "red zone" for high blood pressure, but also a "minefield" for health.
According to statistics, more than 2 million premature deaths are caused by smoking and alcohol consumption in mainland China every year.
As a "silent killer", hypertension is a serious threat to the health of Chinese people.
Preventing high blood pressure is inseparable from a healthy lifestyle.
Quitting smoking and limiting alcohol is a key step, but at the same time, it is important to eat a balanced diet, exercise moderately, and maintain a good mood.
If you have been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you must follow your doctor's instructions, take your medication regularly, and have regular check-ups.
As a doctor, I call on everyone to raise health awareness, stay away from tobacco and alcohol, keep their mouths shut, and open their legs, so that health becomes the pursuit of each of us.
At the same time, it is also hoped that all sectors of society can work together to increase tobacco control and alcohol restrictions, and contribute to the health of the whole people.
Prevention is better than cure, develop healthy living habits, start now, start from yourself, in order to truly enjoy the beauty of life.
Wang Qiang's story has given us a profound inspiration, and I hope that more people can be educated from it and avoid repeating the mistakes of the past.
Let's take action together, say "no" to unhealthy lifestyles, take care of the health of ourselves and our families with practical actions, and welcome a better future together!
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(The story in the article is purely fictional, if there is any similarity is purely coincidental, if the body is not well, seek medical help in time)