3. Including Bananas
High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two conditions that are commonly associated with optic nerve swelling, and you might likely experience a flare-up of this health condition along with a flare-up of the other. If you experience a bout of high blood pressure together with papilledema or suspect that you might have either of the two, make an appointment with your doctor or go straight to the emergency room.
High blood pressure is a very serious condition that can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke, and there are other risk factors like family history and obesity which can increase your risk even further.
If you have high blood pressure, there are many ways to manage the condition – and one of the best natural ways to compliment your medical treatment is to include bananas in your diet. They’re great for naturally reducing blood pressure with treatment.