Help diuretics to treat hypertension?

When taking diuretics you need to follow a few rules:

• take diet with low content of salt and water;
• eat foods rich in potassium (bananas, apricots, raisins);
• try not to abuse alcohol and drugs.

Side effects of diuretic therapy

Despite the fact that diuretics are very commonly used in the treatment of hypertension, they have a lot of side effects:

• sleep disturbances and fatigue associated with shortness of urination, including at night;
• change in renal function in connection with enhanced their work;
• addictive, which requires an increase in dose;
• electrolyte disturbances and the associated arrhythmias, muscle cramps;
• dizziness, headache, dry mouth, which is a sign of dehydration;
• diuretics can increase the concentration of glucose and uric acid, so with caution they need to appoint people with diabetes and gout;
• lead to increase in cholesterol in plasma.

In this context, the chronic administration of diuretics to treat hypertension is necessary at least once a month to take a blood test to determine the level of potassium, magnesium and lipid metabolism. If you experience any unusual symptoms should notify a doctor.

Natural mixture

For the treatment of hypertension at home using various concoctions, infusions, mixtures of herbs and fruits. Do not forget that the use of folk remedies for high blood pressure should be under the supervision of a physician. A good diuretic effect have the following products:

• asparagus contains the amino acid asparagine;
• beets in raw form;
• oats, which includes silica;
• cranberry juice removes excess fluid, and also has a disinfecting effect;
• the parsley herb.