Doctors explained how often you need to measure blood pressure

Although some people think that high blood pressure is only for the elderly, checking your blood pressure is good for everyone.

An increase in pressure in the vessels is not only a reaction to exercise or stress, it is also a sign of the development of hypertension. The pressure is considered above the norm if the upper indicator reaches 140 mm Hg. Art., and the bottom – 90 mm Hg. Art.
According to the head of the medical department of medical laboratories KDL Olga Viktorovna Malinovskaya, many underestimate the danger of such a condition. However, hypertension leads to the development of cardiovascular diseases – the main cause of death in the world. At the same time, the disease does not make itself felt for a very long time until negative changes appear in the body.
For most people, it is enough to control blood pressure during the medical examination, about once a year. However, if signs of hypertension occur, then doctors advise measuring pressure much more often, including every day. In this case, you should consult a doctor who will prescribe examinations and tests that help to establish the causes of increased pressure.
To reduce the risk of the consequences of hypertension, the physician advised a change in lifestyle. Changes in diet, weight loss, increased physical activity, and sufficient sleep and rest help normalize blood pressure. Very often, following the recommendations has a greater effect than medication. It is reported by “The Rambler”.