Warning of stroke risk when the weather turns cold

(Baonghean.vn) - The elderly, those with high blood pressure, obesity, cardiovascular disease... need to pay attention at midnight - the time when they are susceptible to stroke attacks.

» Priest Nguyen Dinh Thuc incites parishioners

Cold weather not only affects the elderly but can also cause strokes in patients with a history of high blood pressure, lipid metabolism disorders, obesity, alcohol and tobacco abuse. Therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to and maintain health during unusually cold weather like today.

The risk of stroke is high in cold weather not only in the elderly:

According to biological mechanisms, under the influence of cold weather, blood vessels lose elasticity, the lumen of the vessels is narrowed, causing blood flow to the brain to decrease by 1/5 compared to normal. On the other hand, blood vessels easily contract, increasing blood pressure, increasing pressure in the lumen of the vessels. For people with atherosclerosis or thrombosis complications, blood vessels are easily blocked, and can even rupture, leading to cerebral hemorrhage, stroke with the risk of death and extremely serious complications.

In cold weather, with erratic temperature changes, the risk of stroke is often latent in the elderly because blood flow to the brain in the elderly is very low, body functions are weakened, making it difficult to adapt to changes in the weather. In addition, not only the elderly but also those with a history of high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, obesity, alcohol abuse, tobacco ... are also very susceptible to stroke. Therefore, special attention should be paid during unusually cold weather like today.

Signs and symptoms of stroke:

*Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg - especially on one side of the body

*Sudden loss of consciousness, speech abnormalities, inability to understand speech, stuttering...

*Dizziness or loss of balance or coordination, severe headache...occurring suddenly without a known cause.

Severe headache is one of the signs of stroke. Photo: Internet

How to control the risk of stroke:

To prevent stroke, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping the body warm, sleeping in a closed room; avoid sudden cold when waking up from a warm, closed room and stepping outside; note that the time when strokes are likely to occur is at midnight and early morning. In addition, people with chronic diseases need to control risk factors such as blood pressure, blood fat, blood sugar, stress, maintain a reasonable weight, and exercise regularly. Especially avoid abusing alcohol because alcohol stays in the blood for a long time in cold weather, due to the ability to excrete through sweat decreasing, causing high blood pressure, easily leading to stroke.

Take good care of your family and yourself...so as not to become a burden to your family and society.

Absolutely do not perform first aid by scraping, applying oil, pricking the fingers or toes, or moving too vigorously... when detecting signs of a stroke. Photo: Internet

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