Hypertensive individuals experiencing weakness and lack of strength in the arms

Dec 26, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My mother recently had a hypertensive episode and developed symptoms of arm weakness and fatigue. Are there any ways to relieve this?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Man
In the event of a hypertension episode, appropriate antihypertensive medication should be taken immediately to control blood pressure, preventing further elevation that could lead to other cardiovascular complications and helping to relieve symptoms such as arm weakness and fatigue. At this time, the patient should lie flat in bed to rest and alleviate discomfort caused by high blood pressure. Additionally, it is important to reduce salt and oil intake in daily life, avoid staying up late or excessive screen time, to help stabilize blood pressure and minimize episodes of arm weakness.