Everyone's eyes are fixed on the results of the Lok Sabha 2024 elections. From the candidates to the people of the country, everyone is eagerly waiting for the election results. Some will get the gift of victory while some will have to bear the sorrow of defeat. In such a situation, many times high emotions take a toll on people's health. The joy of victory sometimes makes blood pressure high, which can lead to the risk of heart attack and stroke. At the same time, the shock of defeat can also become an enemy of the heart. The hot season can cause more trouble. In such a situation, you need to take special care of your heart's health. Know what to do to avoid a heart attack.
Strong emotions can be very harmful to the heart. Many studies have found that feelings like extreme anger, happiness, sadness and stress can also trigger heart-related problems. Too much happiness or stress can cause a heart attack. Therefore, do not let the feelings of sadness or happiness overwhelm you too much amidst the election results. Let's know from Dr Bhumesh Tyagi, Professor of the Internal Medicine Department of Sharda Hospital, how to avoid a heart attack during excitement.
Symptoms of heart attack
First of all, you need to know what are the symptoms of a heart attack. If you feel any of these symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.
- You may feel pressure, tightness, pain, or discomfort in your chest
- Pain or discomfort may radiate to your shoulders, arms, back, neck, jaw, teeth, or sometimes the upper abdomen.
- Breaking out in a cold sweat and feeling extremely tired.
- Feeling of heartburn, indigestion, or sudden dizziness.
- You may experience shortness of breath or nausea.
What to do to avoid a heart attack?
Keep blood pressure under control- Blood pressure often changes in summer. Especially when an emotion overpowers you, this BP can be high or low. Both these conditions are not good for heart health. Therefore, try to control the body temperature. Keep drinking water continuously and try to keep BP under control.
Avoid heat stress- Heat increases stress. When the body fails to control the internal temperature, stress starts increasing. Along with the air temperature, your day-long activities also affect the heart. For this, wear cotton clothes. Keep drinking water and stay in an airy open place.
Avoid dehydration- Dehydration can also be a major cause of heart attack in summer. Heartbeat increases due to dehydration, which puts more pressure on the body and heart. For this, it is important to keep the body temperature balanced. Keep drinking water, lemonade, and coconut water.
Also, if you feel any uneasiness or chest pain, then immediately go and sit in an open airy place. Try to relax yourself away from the crowd. Drink some water and if there is more trouble, immediately reach the hospital without delay.
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