Blood pressure often becomes higher in winter and lower in summer? This happens because due to low temperature it has a direct effect on blood circulation. Due to which the blood circulation of veins and arteries is greatly affected. Due to this there is more pressure on the veins and arteries. And this increases BP. Blood pressure can also be affected by sudden changes in weather patterns. ABP Hindi Live had a special conversation with Dr. Manish Aggarwal on this entire matter. Dr. Manish Aggarwal has been a cardiologist for the last 15 years and is also working as a senior consultant in Narayana Hospital, Kolkata.
BP meter fluctuates due to seasonal changes
The body, including blood vessels, can react in the same way to sudden changes in humidity, atmospheric pressure, cloudiness or wind. How it reacts to cold. These seasonal changes in blood pressure are more common in people 65 years of age and older. If you have high BP problem, then note down your BP meter as the weather changes. Fluctuations in high BP are due to seasonal changes. Due to this, weight also starts increasing. Snack food items frequently consumed during holidays and lack of physical activity due to cold temperatures also cause fluctuations in BP meter.
Which medicine should a high BP patient not take?
Yes, it is true that the effect of BP medicine may reduce in winter. The patient may have to work harder to control BP in winter. If you want to keep your BP under control in winter, then keep some special things in mind. If you are a patient of high BP, then take some special precautions while taking medicines in winter.
If you are a BP patient then do not take these cold-cough and fever medicines
Many times it happens that medicines contain certain ingredients that can increase BP. If you are a high BP patient then take decongestant medicines. It helps in opening your nose. But these can increase blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, do not take decongestants.
Antihistamines do not have any significant effect on blood pressure. However, some antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine and doxylamine, may cause sleepiness. Cough medicines, such as dextromethorphan and Mucinex, do not usually have a risk of increasing blood pressure. However, some combination products contain these medicines along with other ingredients that can increase blood pressure. To control BP in winter, take a healthy diet.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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