How is high blood pressure treated?

Question
Hello doctor,
Doctor let me ask, how is high blood pressure treated?
Huynh Mo (1968)
Answer
Answered by Associate Professor, Doctor, Specialist II Chu Hoang Van - Head of Examination Unit - Outpatient Department - Outpatient Department, General Hospital Vinmec Times City International.
Hello,
With the question "How is hypertension treated?", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
High blood pressure (or hypertension) is a chronic disease when blood pressure affects the blood pressure. arterial wall movement is increased. Hypertension needs to be determined (yes or not) the extent and cause. In order for the treatment to be effective, it is necessary to clearly define the above before giving the appropriate medicine, suitable for your medical condition. You need to visit a reputable medical facility for examination, the doctor can do some more tests and advise you on specific treatments.
In addition, you can control your blood pressure by:
Adjust your diet: Healthier and use less salt (less than 6g/day); Exercise regularly and moderately; Try to maintain an ideal weight, lose weight according to the instructions; Stop or minimize drinking alcohol, quit smoking; Avoid sudden colds; Good control of related diseases; Use medications to treat high blood pressure exactly as directed by your doctor; Regularly monitor blood pressure changes at home with an appropriate monitor. If you still have questions about high blood pressure, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!