Al-Marsad Newspaper: Dr. Alexander Myasnikov revealed, during his hosting of a television program, three mistakes made by people suffering from high blood pressure, the most important of which is the refusal of these patients to take the medicines prescribed to them by the doctor.
According to Russia Today, Myasnikov said that the biggest mistake is the patients’ personal refusal to take the medications prescribed by the doctor, because giving up taking these medications can lead to the risk of a hypertensive crisis or a stroke; Therefore, before changing the dose of medicines or giving up taking them, consult a specialist doctor.
And “Myasnikov” added: “The second mistake is not complying with the standards for the consumption of salt and sugar, although adherence to these standards helps to reduce the level of high blood pressure to its normal level, sometimes without taking medications,” explaining that the standard of salt consumption is five grams per day, And people who suffer from high blood pressure, as well as those over 50 years old, should take a maximum of three grams, noting that it is not recommended for those who suffer from high blood pressure to practice self-treatment; Because taking medications in conjunction with the use of herbs, may lead to severe liver toxicity.
