It's amazing how in such a short word "summer" (only four letters) and such a short period of time (only three months) fits so much meaning? Here and midday heat, and a bronze tan, and the sound of the surf, and resort flirting — in a word, everything that you have been dreaming about for so long during the year. And also — common sense, whispering that summer is given not only for a pleasant pastime, but also for recovery. However, the latter can be overshadowed by seasonal disease traps. To prevent this from happening, we decided to answer the age-old questions: "Who is to blame?" and "What to do?".
Cardiovascular diseases will be calmed by herbs
Heat can strike straight to the heart. Under the influence of high temperature, our internal motor begins to pump blood in an accelerated mode, which leads to an increase in heart rate and blood pressure. In addition, from dehydration, the blood thickens, becomes less saturated with oxygen. And this can cause not only fainting, but also provoke more serious conditions, ranging from hypoxia to stroke.
What to do?
Diuretics will help with heart failure or arterial hypertension. In addition to well-known therapeutic agents, medicinal preparations help well, especially those that include juniper, blueberries, fennel, and dill. With cardioneurosis, stopping spasms of the regional arteries of the heart, psychosedative drugs will help. In addition to valerian, the heart will be calmed by lemon balm, chamomile, motherwort, etc. Patrinia, cyanosis, peony will especially help.
Precautions:
• choose for yourself a feasible physical activity;
• review your diet: there should be more vegetables in it, and fat — less;
• keep the water balance;
• do not jump into cold water, it is fraught with spasms of blood vessels;
• always carry nitroglycerin with you.
Intestinal infections: wash your hands before eating
The causative agents of intestinal infections (and there are more than 30 of them) are afraid of simple hygiene rules. Those who forget about them run the risk of spending time not on the beach or in the country, but in the infectious ward. A cherry caught on the market or a shrimp bought from the sea carry with them the very pathogens that do not change either the taste or smell, let alone the color of the product, but they appear very actively. Against the background of high fever and increased weakness, diarrhea and vomiting may develop. The latter, by dehydrating the body, can cause kidney or heart problems.
What to do?
• Sorbents will help neutralize toxins, and restore the water balance — salt preparations. The key to a quick recovery — plentiful drink.
• For a while it is better to refuse food and go on a strict diet.
• The porridge will help. They coat and soothe the intestines.
Precautions: hygiene rules have not been canceled. Observe them day and night to avoid such problems.
Angina, laryngitis, pharyngitis: avoid hypothermia
An ice-cold ice cream scoop, a glass of cold cocktail — this is quite enough to cool the larynx and activate viruses and bacteria that are permanent residents in the nasopharynx. As a result — sore throat.
What to do?
• Drink and drink again! Green tea, cranberry juice, heated mineral water.
• If a doctor diagnoses angina — not without medication. This disease gives serious complications to the heart and kidneys.
Precautions: avoid hypothermia.
Otitis media: keep your ears free of bacteria
Otitis media refers to inflammation of different parts of the ear. Our hearing aid is a sensitive mechanism that requires proper adjustment and attitude. If, however, all kinds of infections begin to travel around the ears, which often happens with a neighboring runny nose or sore throat, it begins to remind of itself with unpleasant sensations in the auditory shells. Itching and tinnitus, swelling of the auditory tube, and sometimes even purulent discharge — all this can be the result of temperature changes (for example, during air travel or swimming), loud music (during summer discos and outdoor concerts), insect bites. And even the presence of air conditioning in the room can cause otitis media.
What to do?
Warm compresses will help relieve inflammation. To relieve intoxication, it is good to drink a rosehip decoction. However, these actions are not a substitute for professional help. So go see a doctor right away.
Precautions.
• Monitor the condition of the sinuses.
• During air travel, use lollipops, they help equalize the pressure in the ears with atmospheric pressure.
• Wear a rubber cap while swimming. If water does get into your ears, try to alternately jump on your feet so that it comes out of them.
Cystitis: Rules for warm feet and cold waters
Cystitis — one of the most common summer diseases. And the reason for this is the same heat, which makes you jump into the reservoirs in search of the desired coolness. Especially threatens cystitis to those who sit for hours in the water. Another risk group is those who, going ashore, remain in wet swimsuits or swimming trunks. If, in addition, there is a predisposition to cystitis, then the acute course of the disease cannot be avoided.
However, you can get cystitis not only by the water, but also at a picnic, sitting on the ground. It also threatens office workers in which there are air conditioners. A sedentary lifestyle characterized by congestion of blood in the pelvis, combined with a cool breeze, can lead to that very indecent disease that will make you experience frequent bladder urges.
What to do?
Drink as much pure water as possible. Also, apple-beetroot or carrot juice will help relieve the burning sensation.
Reconsider your diet and include as many vegetables and fruits as possible in it.
Precautions:
• keep your feet warm at any time of the year;
• if the water in the reservoirs is cold, refuse to bathe;
• do not swim for a long time, and then take off your wet swimsuit (swimming trunks) on land;
• drink more pure water.
Summer Burns: Solar circle and others
Very few people manage to avoid summer burns. First of all, they go to tan lovers who spend days on end on the beach, under the scorching rays of the sun. They are referred to as so-called physical burns. However, near the blue sea itself, in addition to physical burns, you can also get chemical ones if you accidentally come into contact with a jellyfish or poisonous fish in the depths of the sea.
However, those who spend their holidays in the country or in the silence of the forest may also suffer. Among the plants there are many such, acquaintance with which threatens with blisters. Suffice it to recall the well-known nettle. Before taking rescue measures, the degree of burn should be determined.
First degree sunburn is characterized by fever, sometimes — chills. But a second-degree sunburn is accompanied by the appearance of many blisters on the body.
What to do?
Burn creams should only be used for physical burns. With chemicals, anti-inflammatory drugs will help.
Precautions: Apply sunscreen to your body at the beach.
• If, upon returning from vacation, you notice any formations on the skin, contact a dermatologist immediately. Sunburn can cause melanoma.
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