What should we do about hypertension? Nowadays, the situation of hypertension is quite common. However, there is no need to be nervous when experiencing high blood pressure, because this is a phenomenon of disorder in the regulation of our advanced central nervous system. So, what should we do when we have hypertension? What causes hypertension and what are the types of it? There are many reasons for the increase in blood pressure, which can generally be divided into two categories. One category is called "secondary hypertension". For example, high blood pressure may occur when suffering from acute nephritis. As the acute nephritis recovers, the blood pressure will return to normal. Some people have endocrine gland tumors, such as pheochromocytoma, which can also cause high blood pressure. Once the tumor is removed by surgery, the blood pressure will return to normal. This kind of "secondary hypertension" is rare, accounting for about 5% of the total number of hypertension cases. The other category of hypertension is called "primary hypertension", which accounts for more than 95% of hypertensive patients. Its cause is very complex and is closely related to genetics. It is the result of the interaction between genetic factors and various acquired factors. Currently, there is no radical cure for it. What should we do about hypertension? Regulate it through a reasonable diet. 1. First of all, it is necessary to control the intake of calories. It is recommended to consume complex sugars, such as starch and corn, etc., and eat less glucose, fructose and sucrose, because these simple sugars are likely to lead to an increase in blood lipids, which is not good for hypertension. 2. Control the intake of fat. A large amount of fat may be deposited in large quantities on the blood vessel walls, leading to the aggravation of hypertension. When cooking, choose vegetable oil instead of animal oil, and you can eat more marine fish. 3. Appropriately intake some protein. Generally speaking, the intake of protein is 1 gram per kilogram of body weight per day, which is beneficial for reducing blood pressure. What should we do about hypertension? Regulate it through appropriate exercise. Studies have shown that doing more exercise can effectively reduce blood pressure. You can do more aerobic exercises, such as walking, jogging, swimming, cycling, etc. It should be noted that do not exercise when you are hungry or just after a meal. When you finish exercising, you need to stop slowly and should not stop abruptly, as that will have an adverse effect on blood pressure. If you experience any discomfort during exercise, you need to stop immediately, and in severe cases, you should seek medical treatment immediately.