Can external application therapy treat hypertension?

There is insufficient scientific evidence for the effectiveness of external application therapy in treating hypertension. Scientific treatment methods include medication, lifestyle adjustment, blood pressure monitoring and regular review. Special groups should be cautious in choosing treatment methods and consult doctors if in doubt. External application therapy is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment for hypertension, but there is currently insufficient scientific evidence to support its effectiveness. External application therapy usually includes the application of traditional Chinese medicine, acupoint massage, magnetic therapy, etc., through skin absorption of drugs or physical stimulation to regulate the body's qi and blood, meridians, etc. However, hypertension is a complex disease, its occurrence is related to a variety of factors, such as genetics, lifestyle, eating habits, psychological state, etc. It is difficult to fundamentally solve the problem of hypertension only by external application therapy. For hypertension patients, the following are some of the more scientific and effective treatment methods: 1. Drug therapy: Depending on the patient's specific conditions, doctors will prescribe appropriate antihypertensive drugs, such as diuretics, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, etc., to control blood pressure within the normal range.2. Lifestyle adjustment: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for the treatment of hypertension. This includes a low-salt diet, moderate exercise, smoking cessation and alcohol restriction, weight loss, mental balance, etc.3. Monitoring blood pressure: Patients need to regularly measure blood pressure and adjust treatment according to their doctor's advisory.4. Regular review: Patients with high blood pressure need to visit the hospital regularly for review to monitor changes in the condition and side effects of drugs. Hypertension is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment and management. Patients should follow their doctor's advice, actively cooperate with treatment, and pay attention to self-management to reduce the risk of hypertension. For special groups such as pregnant women, children, the elderly and patients with other diseases, hypertension treatment needs to be cautious. When choosing treatment methods, consult professional doctors and develop individualized treatment plans according to individual conditions. In short, although external application therapy is used in the treatment of hypertension in some traditional medicine, from the perspective of modern medicine, its efficacy needs further research and verification. Hypertension patients should choose scientific and standardized treatment methods to ensure effective control of blood pressure and reduce complications. If there is any doubt about the treatment of hypertension, consult your doctor in time.