Checking Blood Pressure Often Is Important In Winter

The moment winter strikes, we take out our sweaters and shawls to beat winter chills. Including warm tea and hot soups not only helps you to keep warm but also helps you to stay hydrated in winters. As winter is the season of infections due to the chilling weather, most of us gear up to fight common respiratory infections during winters. However, not many know that winter also increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. So to prevent heart attack and take care of your heart in winters, it is advised to get your blood pressure checked regularly during winters. If you suffer from hypertension or cardiac problems or have a family history of the same, then checking your blood pressure is a must. 

Blood pressure is affected by the cold weather. The decrease in temperature causes the blood vessels to become narrow. This increases the pressure on the arteries as more pressure is needed to force blood through the narrowed blood vessels, causing your blood pressure to rise. Moreover, some OTC medications used to treat cold and flu can cause high blood pressure.

A Senior Consultant, Pulmonologist says that extreme winter chill increases the risk of heart attacks, particularly in patients who have pre-existing cardiovascular conditions. The risk of stroke also increases significantly during winters, even in people who are on blood pressure medication. This is why it is important to get your blood pressure checked regularly during winters irrespective of whether you are on medications or not. Also, if you have any doubt or have any signs of uneasiness after taking medications for blood pressure, do meet your doctor to seek advice for altering medication. Hence, it is recommended you must check the blood pressure regularly without fail, especially during winters.

THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.   

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