diverticulosis-and-diverticulitis
Instructed on some potential factors of hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: stress, high cholesterol intake and family history of the disease, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: cigarette smoking, obesity and a sedentary life-style, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: have blood pressure monitored regularly and take corresponding medications exactly as directed by MD.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: decrease sodium intake to decrease retention of fluid and the workload of the heart, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: stop cigarette smoking (smoking constricts arteries and increases blood pressure), among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: achieve and/or maintain ideal weight, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling hypertension, such as: exercise regularly and have regular check-ups, as directed by MD.
Instructed on some potential complications of hypertension, such as: retinal damage (causing visual changes) and heart disease, among others.
Taught that seeing physician, dentist and eye doctor regularly is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
Instructed on the importance of having her/his feet washed daily with warm soap and water; also, instructed on the importance of having them patted dry, especially between toes.