Winter threatens not only with cold, but also with various ailments. And it's not about those seasonal ones that the main population unanimously experiences in the cold season. Chronic diseases are of particular concern. Among them — diseases of the cardiovascular, endocrine and skeletal systems. Their recurrence can bring the patient not only to a hospital bed, but also to disability. To prevent this, you should take certain precautions and remember: the disease is no joke. Including in winter.
How to prevent development chronic diseases?
In winter, there are more strokes and heart attacks. In the cold season, doctors state more cases of stroke and heart attacks. This is due to — pressure surges. The fact is that low air temperature increases blood pressure against the background of sharp fluctuations in atmospheric pressure. This is especially dangerous for older people suffering from hypertension.
- Control the pressure. Measure it daily so that you can see a doctor in time.
- Watch your diet: no — fast carbohydrates, yes — slow.
In winter, the pain in the joints increases. In the cold season, patients with osteoarthritis are especially affected. The fact is that high humidity makes the pain much more noticeable than, for example, in spring.
In winter, we are also subject to various kinds of injuries and fractures. You can slip on an icy path and get not only a dislocation or sprain, but also a serious injury.
- To protect yourself from accidents on the ice, choose comfortable shoes with non-slip soles.
Cold time — test for Bladder. Women are especially vulnerable. They often experience discomfort from the bladder at this time. Its symptoms — frequent visits to the toilet and pain when urinating.
- To prevent cystitis, wear warm cotton underwear. It will protect the genitals from the low temperature.
- Stay away from thongs and tight pants. They are good in summer, not in winter.
Area of focus: chronic diseases in winter
Herpes manifests itself in the cold. Carriers of this virus are 80% of the population in the world. In sleep mode, he does not give himself away. It is activated under the influence of overwork, stress, large temperature changes, dry air. Most often, herpes appears around the mouth or nose.
- Strong immunity — the best defense against herpes.
Winter — allergy test. Patients prone to allergies in the cold season should be especially careful. It is at this time that numerous allergens develop in overheated, damp and rarely ventilated rooms. They can cause a severe asthma attack and weaken the immune system.
It's very easy to prevent a relapse. On frosty days, ventilate more often
bed linen. Almost all mites, which are the most common allergen, die at -18°C.
- The air temperature in the rooms must not exceed 22°C.
- Special humidifiers will help keep the humidity in the apartment. If they are not there, do not be lazy to wipe the floors more often.
- Take care of your pet. Wipe his coat with a damp cloth and thoroughly dust the pet's bed.
Winter problems for diabetics. Such patients are prone to various kinds of fungal infections. A weakened organism weakly resists them. Especially in winter, when the skin is most susceptible to temperature changes. Outside, the wind is cold and dry, and in the apartments — hot and dry. This can provoke the appearance of atopic dermatitis in such patients.
- Make sure that the air in the apartment is not dry. A humidifier will help with this. If it doesn't exist — mop the floors more often.
- Keep your skin dry. Moisturize it constantly with special products.
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