In the past, high blood pressure, high blood sugar and high blood lipids occurred in wealthy people. Nowadays, with the improvement of material levels, unreasonable diet structure, and reduced physical activity, more and more ordinary people are suffering from the three highs. Especially high blood pressure, high blood pressure is painless and itchy. It seems that it has no effect on the body. In fact, it is already quietly damaging organs such as the heart, brain and blood vessels, kidneys and eyes. In severe cases, it can cause sudden death. For hypertensive patients, more attention should be paid to the condition of the fingers, which can assess the risk of cerebral infarction.

What causes high blood pressure?

1. Inheritance

Most diseases are closely related to genetic inheritance, and hypertension is no exception. If you have high blood pressure in your immediate family, especially your father and mother, your risk of developing high blood pressure is several times higher than the general population.

2. Unreasonable living habits

High-fat and high-salt diet, preference for Spicy and stimulating foods, excessive smoking and drinking, large mood swings, long-term staying up late or lack of sleep, and lack of exercise are all risk factors for inducing hypertension.

3. Environmental factors

Most adults are under a lot of stress, stress Failure to solve it in time can affect blood circulation and disrupt the balance of hormones in the body, thereby inducing or aggravating high blood pressure.

4, age

The occurrence of high blood pressure is inseparable from age, and the risk of developing high blood pressure can gradually increase with age. Especially after the age of 40, the metabolism slows down, coupled with bad habits and unadjusted eating habits, it will induce high blood pressure.

Which finger abnormalities should people with high blood pressure be alert to?

1. Stiff fingers

Under normal circumstances, 10 fingers are rosy and shiny, and their movements are very flexible. If the fingers have become stiff recently and the activities are not very sensitive, it is very likely that the fingers are ischemia and hypoxia, and it is necessary to go to the hospital for relevant examinations as soon as possible to facilitate the early detection of cerebral infarction.

2, swollen fingers

If the blood circulation of hypertensive patients slows down, and their fingers belong to the peripheral parts, it is easy to cause swelling and pain in the fingers. At this time, an early diagnosis should be made to avoid serious complications.

3. Numbness of the fingers

Generally, the hand will feel numb after being pressed for a long time , this is normal and can get better within a few minutes with proper activity. Excluding this factor, if hypertensive patients repeatedly experience finger numbness for a long time, they should think of cerebral infarction as soon as possible. At this time, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible to do a brain CT examination to find out whether there is plaque in the cerebral blood vessels.

4. Prominent blood vessels in the fingers

The blood vessels are hidden under the skin, and the function of the blood vessels is to Transport blood, oxygen and nutrients. However, blood vessels may bulge during strenuous exercise, excessive exertion, or arousal. If the blood vessels in the fingers of hypertensive patients protrude for a short period of time and last for a long time, it is necessary to monitor the blood pressure as soon as possible and seek medical attention actively.

Message from the doctor

The danger of high blood pressure is far away It is more than people imagined. Therefore, it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor’s advice. Do not change the dosage or stop the drug suddenly, so as to avoid the blood pressure fluctuating too much and causing unexpected harm.

In addition to scientific and rational drug use, it is also necessary to do a good job of life intervention, stay away from high-salt foods, and control the daily salt intake within 6 grams; focus on eating high-potassium foods, such as Fresh vegetables and fruits, etc., can reduce high blood pressure caused by a high-sodium diet. Maintain moderate exercise and actively control weight; face everything with a peaceful mind and avoid too much emotional fluctuation; at the same time, monitor blood pressure frequently and record it so that doctors can adjust the dosage of medication.

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