Risk of heart attack due to morning walk
Many states of North India are experiencing severe cold at this time. There is a need to take special care of health in this season. Even a little carelessness can spoil your health. Doctors are also advising not to do morning walk during cold days. Especially in those areas where there is pollution, fog and cold. Their cocktail can increase the risk of heart attack. In such a situation, doctors are advising to take a walk inside the house.
In cold weather the body tries to keep itself warm. For this it shrinks the blood vessels. This can increase BP and the heart has to pump more. In such a situation, if a person goes out in low temperature, it puts double stress on the heart. heart attack Can cause.
Who are at greater risk?
Dr. Varun Bansal in the Department of Cardiology at Apollo Hospital, Delhi. It is said that at this time everyone should avoid morning walk. But some people are instructed not to go out in the morning. The first of these is the advice for heart patients not to go out in the morning. Because the heart of these people is already weak. In such a situation, even the slightest carelessness can cause an attack again.
Dr. Bansal says that patients with high BP should also be careful and they also need to avoid walking in the morning. Apart from this, elderly people should also not go out in the morning. These people are at risk of sudden heart rhythm disturbance due to cold.
Dr. Bansal says that there are more cases of heart attack in winter than in summer. Cases of attacks occurring especially in the morning are seen every year. In such a situation, avoid morning walk. This is not necessary for everyone, but people who are in the risk group should not go out at all in the morning at this time.
Should we stop morning walk completely?
Dr Ajit Jain, Associate Professor in the Department of Cardiology, Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Delhi It is said that apart from heart patients and elderly people, other people can walk, but it is necessary to take some precautions. If you live in an area where there is cold, pollution and fog, then avoid walking, but if the cold is less then there will be no problem, just keep a few things in mind, like do not walk in very cold morning (before 67 o’clock). Wear warm clothes, especially keep the head and chest covered, do not suddenly do fast walking or jogging.
What symptoms should be paid attention to?
shortness of breath while walking
sudden severe chest pain
to sweat
Dizziness
(If any of these symptoms are visible, stop the walk immediately and consult a doctor)