Due to cold winds and chill, blood pressure (BP) is getting affected in people. People are suffering from both heart attack and brain stroke due to increased BP. Doctors say that with the problem of bleeding from the nose and heart attack, many patients are reaching for treatment these days. Most of them are elderly and people suffering from heart diseases. The number of heart patients in hospitals is also increasing.
Blood pressure increases in winter
Cardiologist Dr. Viveka Kumar of blood pressure told that the blood pressure of people is increasing suddenly in winter compared to summer. Those who were fine till 20 days ago, their blood pressure is suddenly going up. Because of this, people are falling prey to heart attack and heart failure. According to the doctor, the problem of heart patients has increased as winter progresses.
Heart failure cases go up by 20-25
Dr. Rishi Gupta of Asian Institute of Medical Science says that during December to January, cardiac doctors are seen by most patients from all over the world. During this period, cases of acute heart attack, heart failure increase from 20 to 25%. The problem increases more for the elderly who are already heart patients. When the body needs heat, the heart has to do more work. There is a risk of attack from it.
Increased trouble for patients with diabetes
Diabetes expert Dr. AK Jhingan said that the problems of people who are patients of diabetes also increase in winter. He said that people also drink less water during this season. The lifestyle changes in a way. People eat more meat, fish, ghee and physical activity decreases. Due to this, the sugar level increases. Pollution is also high in winter. This increases the chances of heart disease.
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