Amid reports of an increase in cases of stroke and cerebral hemorrhage in the ongoing severe cold weather in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a senior neurologist at Sir Gangaram Hospital said high blood pressure was common during the winter months. , said it can sometimes cause stroke. Dr. CS Agarwal told his ANI that “the risk of stroke is higher in patients with high blood pressure, and those who travel to the mountains at this time are also at risk due to the low oxygen levels at high altitude.” rice field.
“If you go to the mountains where the air is thin, you risk a stroke. Being stuck indoors when the sun hasn’t come up for days can add to your stress and put you at risk of a stroke. Extra precautions need to be taken at extreme lows,” he said.
A senior neurologist told ANI that the risk of stroke and cerebral hemorrhage is even higher for people with high blood pressure, adding that it is necessary to control blood pressure in severe cold weather and consult with doctors in a timely manner. Blood pressure often rises, and in addition, lack of sweating in winter increases the amount of sodium in the body, which raises blood pressure.” Recently, several stroke patients were admitted to a hospital in Kanpur, one of whom died a 14-year-old child. Doctors say the 14-year-old boy died from exposure to extreme cold.
Dr. Agarwal says, “People complain of elevated blood pressure during the winter months. Elevated blood pressure increases the risk of stroke.” Deficiency and excessive smoking also increase the risk of stroke. He said people are often afraid to take blood pressure medication and even stop taking it without consulting a doctor. He said it would be wise not to go to the public, adding that people should bundle up when outdoors.
