Sweating, what is the worst lifestyle habit that increases the risk of blood clots?
During the day, the heat is stifling, and at night, tropical nights... the entire country is heated by scorching heat. As tropical nights (minimum temperature of 25°C or higher at night) continue for a long time, there are forecasts that Seoul may surpass the record for the longest tropical night (26 days). The relentless heat during both day and night has led to increased warnings to "be careful of health." Especially for those with underlying conditions such as diabetes and vascular diseases, extra caution is necessary because heat-related illnesses as well as vascular diseases could worsen.
Suffering from heat even at night... caused problems in the brain blood vessels
A paper was published in the international academic journal "European Heart Journal" indicating that suffering from heat even at night increases the risk of cerebrovascular problems. The study analyzed and compared 11,037 cases of stroke (ischemic stroke and hemorrhage) treated at the University Hospital Augsburg in Germany over 15 years (2006-2020) with nighttime temperatures. The research found that prolonged hot nights increased the risk of stroke by 7%. In particular, women and the elderly were more likely to develop cerebrovascular issues.
Prolonged heat increases the risk of blood clots in blood vessels... "Heart and brain blood vessels may become blocked"
In the above study, it was stated that the nighttime temperature, which increases the risk of stroke, is at a level that can be felt as heat, but these days in Korea, prolonged extreme heatwaves are occurring, increasing health risks. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency classifies patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension and hypotension, and kidney disease as high-risk groups who need to be especially cautious during hot weather.
When you sweat excessively and become dehydrated, your blood becomes thickened, increasing the risk of blood clots. If a blood clot blocks a blood vessel, it can worsen heart and cerebrovascular diseases. There are also studies indicating that people with excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis) have a higher risk of stroke than those without it.
People with blood pressure or vascular issues should drink water frequently even if they do not feel thirsty. Caffeine drinks like coffee, salty foods, and alcohol should be avoided as they promote the excretion of body fluids through urine. [Source] Getty Images Bank
Blood pressure has no symptoms... "Be careful with your heart and cerebrovascular health"
High-risk groups for stroke include those with hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and smokers. High blood pressure stimulates the blood vessel walls each time blood flows through, making inflammation responses more likely. Especially when there is a significant accumulation of triglycerides in the blood vessels, the risk of inflammation increases further. If this condition persists, the blood vessel walls gradually thicken and harden (atherosclerosis), obstructing blood flow and increasing the likelihood of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Hypertension has no symptoms. It is advisable to manage it thoroughly and regularly check the heart and cerebrovascular health.
Why do heart and cerebrovascular diseases worsen in the early morning?… "Drink water more frequently"
People with poor heart and cerebrovascular health often experience worsening conditions in the early morning when body fluids decrease during the dawn. During hot summer days when sweating is heavy, it is important to drink enough water. Especially for those with blood pressure or vascular issues, it is advisable to drink water frequently even if they do not feel thirsty. Caffeinated beverages like coffee, which promote body fluid excretion through urine, salty foods, and alcohol should be avoided. Drinking little water and smoking heavily is the worst combination. To protect my blood vessels, I need to change my lifestyle habits.
I knew the importance of water, but like this
I didn't realize it was important. I think I need to drink more water and take better care of it.
