Practical information about blood pressure in 10 questions

Physicians from various specialties, ranging from nephrology to cardiology, and endocrinology to internal medicine, held a "Blood Pressure School."

In the school, where everything from A to Z regarding blood pressure—from diagnosis to treatment, and nutrition to precautions—was shared, the physicians provided important recommendations.

Does blood pressure cause symptoms?

Internal Medicine and Nephrology Specialist Prof. Dr. Tekin AKPOLAT said, ''Most people meet the disease for the first time with high blood pressure. Most new blood pressure patients have no symptoms at all.''

Does it always cause palpitations?

Cardiologist Prof. Dr. Enis OĞUZ stated, ''Even if high blood pressure does not cause any symptoms, it damages the heart and arteries. Hypertension can cause heart rhythm disorders.''

What if hormones are too low or too high?

Internal Medicine and Endocrinology Specialist Prof. Dr. Demet YETKİN said, ''Hormone levels being lower or higher than they should be can also lead to high blood pressure. Hormonal causes should also be considered in cases of high blood pressure that develop at a young age.''

How dangerous is salt?

Internal Medicine and Nephrology Specialist Prof. Dr. Tekin AKPOLAT said, ''In 5-10% of blood pressure patients, the cause is a kidney disease. Rock salt and sea salt can also cause high blood pressure just like table salt.''

Do children get high blood pressure?

Pediatric Nephrology Lecturer Dr. Gökçe CAN stated, ''The frequency of hypertension in children has increased over the last 20 years and will continue to increase. Childhood hypertension is a significant health problem worldwide.''

Will my blood pressure drop if I lose weight?

Cardiologist Prof. Dr. Kadriye KILIÇKESMEZ said, ''One of the most important risk factors causing hypertension is obesity. A 5-10% reduction in weight in obese individuals provides a significant drop in blood pressure. The effect of weight loss on blood pressure is close to the effect of a blood pressure medication.''

What should be considered in drug treatment?

Cardiologist Prof. Dr. Meryem AKTOZ said, ''Take your blood pressure medications, which are an important part of the plan to control blood pressure, at the same time every day. Learn the names, dosages, and side effects of your blood pressure medications, and do not stop or change your medications without consulting your doctor.''

Does exercise lower blood pressure?

Cardiologist Specialist Dr. Ebru ÖZENÇ said, ''In hypertension patients, a 5-7 mmHg drop in blood pressure can be achieved with regular exercise. Balancing high blood pressure before starting sports is important to prevent negative complications during exercise.''

Which is more dangerous, high or low blood pressure?

Cardiologist Prof. Dr. Eralp ULUSOY said, ''Positional blood pressure drop can be seen in the society with a non-negligible frequency (0.2%), and a drop in blood pressure can be more dangerous than a rise. Treatment of the underlying cause and supportive measures form the essence of treatment for low blood pressure.''

UNCONTROLLABLE BLOOD PRESSURE AND RENAL DENERVATION

Cardiologist Prof. Dr. Alp Burak ÇATAKOĞLU said, ''Technologies such as renal denervation, which can be used as a non-drug method for blood pressure control, also provide successful and safe solutions. It is predicted that in the near future, blood pressure will be able to be kept under control for a long time with vaccine-like treatments.''

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