The blood pressure inside the arteries is called blood pressure. High blood pressure causes hypertension. There are many factors that cause hypertension, which can be seen at any age. These factors include stress, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, kidney diseases, genetic factors, diabetes, thyroid diseases, and excessive salt consumption. Blood pressure patients need to pay attention to what they eat in order not to experience serious health problems. The excessive amount of salt consumed puts the health of patients at risk. Internal Medicine Specialist Prof. Dr. Ziya Mocan discussed the controversial salt consumption issue.
NO ADDITIONAL SALT NEEDED
prof. Dr. Ziya Mocan said, “Salt should not be given to blood pressure patients. Because salt contains sodium, which causes contraction in the veins and raises blood pressure. It causes strokes, has a bad effect on the kidneys. The sodium intake should be 2-3 grams,” he said. Emphasizing that we get enough salt from normal foods, he said, “There is no need to add.” He continued by saying, “Sea salt, rock salt, himalayan salt all have the same amount of sodium taken”. prof. Dr. Mocan said, “You will believe in science, there are studies done. Believing in things from the air takes us to the Middle Ages, we have to believe in science and scientific studies in every way.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF BLOOD PRESSURE?
Hypertension may not show any symptoms for years. However, the most obvious symptoms are headache, nosebleed, ringing in the ears, weakness, frequent urination and swelling in the legs. When high blood pressure is seen with these symptoms, it is necessary to consult a doctor.