For hypertension, a chronic disease, a cure has not yet been achieved. Most patients need to take medication for life to control their blood pressure. Hypertension is mainly divided into two categories: one is primary hypertension, for which the cause is not clear; the other is secondary hypertension, which has an identifiable cause. When referring to “hypertensive disease,” it specifically means “primary hypertension.”
Patients with mild or early-stage hypertension may be able to control their blood pressure within the normal range through weight loss, dietary adjustments, and increased physical activity. However, even if blood pressure has been controlled, patients should continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle to stabilize their blood pressure numbers.
For patients who must rely on medication to manage their blood pressure, it is important to remember never to stop taking their medication on their own because their blood pressure has dropped. Doing so could lead to a sharp rebound in blood pressure and even trigger more serious health problems. Although hypertension cannot be completely cured, continuous medication therapy can effectively control blood pressure, minimize the risk of various complications, and allow patients to enjoy a quality of life comparable to that of healthy individuals.
