Learn how to avoid the most common illnesses in winter

Next Wednesday (21), winter is back, the coldest season of the year. The trend is to drop the temperature and several people get sick more often. This happens due to a drop in immunity, which facilitates the spread of viral diseases, joint pain and circulatory problems. Know some of the problems that come with the cold:

Influenza is one of the most common illnesses in winter. (Photo: Reproduction/Polina Tankilevitch)

The flu

Most of the symptoms presented for this disease are headache, muscle weakness and tiredness. These are some of the most apparent characteristics for the onset of the flu, one of the most common aspects of winter.

“At least once a year, people complain of the flu, especially in the cold, due to the fact that they crowd more in poorly ventilated environments, close the windows of public transport, restaurants and even at home, which facilitates the transmission of the virus. in these places”says the infectologist Dr. Antonio Ganme.

heart attack

Studies show that more than 30% of heart attacks increase more when the temperature is low. This is more recurrent in older people, aged between 75 and 84 years.

To keep warm, the body makes a greater effort, stimulating the release of substances to reach a temperature of up to 36°C. This causes the heart to speed up more than normal to pump blood, facilitating the detachment of fatty plaques and blocking the flow of blood to the heart.

Prevention

Reducing the impact of the cold is a good option. For this, it is necessary to keep the body always active, in addition to dressing better, using gloves and socks, for example. “Hot compresses and massages can also help with pain relief”, advises the specialist. A good option would also be a balanced diet.

Drinking plenty of water can be a good ally in preventing heart attacks. So stay hydrated.

Featured Photo: Pain in cold weather can be quite uncomfortable for people. Playback/Andrea Piacquadio