Different problems arise for patients with blood pressure in both winter and summer season. Due to cold weather in winter, blood vessels shrink and start sticking to each other. Similarly, when there is strong sunlight in summer, the contraction of blood vessels also starts decreasing. The blood pressure of these people may be less in summer while more in winter.
Doctors say that if BP patients do not check their blood pressure properly, they may face many serious problems. Blood pressure fluctuations may increase the risk of heart disease. In such a situation, you need to take proper treatment and take care of some things. Let us know the advice of a doctor on this.
What do doctors say?
Dr., Senior Medicine Consultant, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram. Akanksha Rastogi says that blood pressure may fluctuate due to rising temperature in summer. This increases the problem of low BP, especially among those who take medicines to control BP. They should monitor their blood pressure on a regular basis.
What are the causes of low blood pressure?
One main cause of low BP in summer is the lack of water in the body. In this situation, there is a lack of water in the body. Reducing the amount of salt in the body can also reduce blood pressure. The main reason for the lack of salt in summer is sweating. Sodium levels in the body also decrease due to sweating.
Sodium deficiency can cause problems like headache, dizziness, fatigue and even sudden dizziness after lying down. Reduced blood pressure in summer increases the risk of heat stroke, heart attack and brain stroke. Some symptoms of low blood pressure include blurred vision, vomiting, fainting and weakness.
Rescue measure
- Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water so that there is no lack of water in the body.
- Stay in cold place, avoid going out in excessive heat, especially in the afternoon.
- Eat light food, avoid tea and coffee.
- Drink sattu, coconut water and fresh fruit juice.
- Young children and the elderly have been advised to stay at home.
- Eat less food outside as much as possible.
