Treatment Options
It is important to see a doctor regularly to keep blood pressure under control. Regular monitoring is the only way to know if blood pressure is outside the normal range. Blood pressure problems can lead to serious complications. However, when blood pressure conditions are controlled with lifestyle changes and/or medications, the risk is significantly decreased.
A healthy lifestyle, including a nutritious diet, routine exercise, and regular doctor visits, is the best way to keep up healthy blood pressure. Since hypertension is often caused by eating unhealthy foods, and low nutrition contributes to hypotension, a healthy diet is a valuable tool. A doctor or nutritionist can offer suggestions regarding a healthy diet.
Other factors can also contribute to blood pressure. These factors may include family history or additional health conditions. There are many treatment options for blood pressure control. Treatment for high blood pressure may include:
- Losing weight
- Quitting smoking.
- Increased fruit and vegetable intake.
- Decreased intake of salt and fat.
- Limiting alcohol.
- Daily aerobic exercise.
- Prescription medications.
- Frequent doctor visits for monitoring.
Treatment for dangerously low blood pressure may include:
- Treating an underlying cause.
- Increase water intake.
- Use more salt.
- Try compression stockings.
- Prescription medications.
- Frequent doctor visits to monitor improvement.
Regular doctor visits and routine monitoring are the most effective tools to avoid both high and low blood pressure.
