Pregnant women, as a special group, sleeping on their backs can easily cause low blood pressure. Hypotension can be roughly divided into physiological hypotension and pathological hypotension based on their causes.
Physiological hypotension refers to a state in which the blood pressure measurement of some healthy individuals has reached the hypotension standard, but there are no conscious symptoms. After long-term follow-up, except for low blood pressure, there are no abnormalities such as ischemia and hypoxia in various organs of the human body, and it does not affect lifespan. Pathological hypotension can be divided into acute and chronic types. Acute hypotension is more common in various types of shock and acute cardiovascular disorders, while what is commonly referred to as hypotension is mostly chronic hypotension, which refers to long-term low blood pressure accompanied by symptoms such as dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, and easy fatigue.
Strengthen nutrition for physically weak individuals; Intensify treatment for patients with debilitating diseases such as tuberculosis; Those who are caused by medication may discontinue or adjust the dosage of medication. If a patient with hypertension feels uncomfortable due to a rapid decrease in blood pressure after taking antihypertensive medication, the medication method and dosage should be adjusted under the guidance of a doctor; For patients with orthostatic hypotension, be careful not to stand too forcefully or use your hands to support objects while lying down to prevent falls caused by hypotension. Pregnant women can adopt a lateral sleeping position and improve their low blood pressure by adjusting their diet
1. Increase dietary nutrition and eat more foods that warm and nourish the spleen and kidneys; Eat more easily digestible protein foods, such as chicken, eggs, fish, cheese, milk, etc., and eat small meals frequently.
2. Eat less foods that have a blood pressure lowering effect, such as winter melon, watermelon, celery, hawthorn, bitter gourd, mung beans, garlic, kelp, onions, sunflower seeds, etc.
3. Lotus seeds, longan, jujubes, mulberries and other fruits have the power to nourish the heart and blood, strengthen the spleen and nourish the brain, and can be consumed regularly.
4. Choose an appropriate high sodium and high cholesterol diet. You need to consume 12-15 grams of salt daily. Eating foods high in cholesterol, such as brain, liver, eggs, butter, fish eggs, pig bones, etc. in moderation and regularly, can raise blood pressure.
However, it is not advisable to overeat at each meal, as overeating can reduce the amount of blood flowing back to the heart; Eating a slightly salty diet can increase water intake, and more water entering the bloodstream can increase blood volume, thereby raising blood pressure; Moderate tea consumption, caffeine in tea can stimulate the respiratory center and cardiovascular system; Moderate alcohol consumption can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system, accelerate blood flow, promote heart function, and reduce blood viscosity.
In addition, it is necessary to strengthen exercise appropriately, maintain a regular lifestyle, and prevent excessive fatigue, as extreme fatigue can lower blood pressure. It is important to maintain a good mental state.
