Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 1: “As we celebrate the New Year and this festive season, we often forget the health risks that come with overindulgence. The reasons for this include a sudden increase in the consumption of unhealthy food items, binge drinking and lack of sleep. This can prove to be extremely dangerous especially for those with existing lifestyle diseases as it can trigger heart attacks, increase one’s blood pressure and blood sugar levels”, said Dr Balbir Singh, Senior Interventional Cardiologist and Chairman, Electrophysiology and Pacing, Medanta, The Medicity Hospital.
He added that during the celebrations, people tend to increase their consumption of outside made food items which typically consist of fried and sweet delicacies. The high sugar, sodium and trans fat content of such food items can increase one’s blood pressure and subsequently stress out their heart. In some cases, blood clots can also cause strokes if they travel to one’s brain, he stated.
Dr Manoj Kumar, Associate Director and Head, Cardiac Cath Lab, Max Super Specialty Hospital said, “Pollution and smog are not only key triggers of asthma and other respiratory diseases, but they can also be life threatening for heart patients.
“While celebrations often cannot be avoided, it is crucial that patients with existing lifestyle diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular ailments and hypertension refrain from staying out all night, limit their consumption of alcohol and watch what they eat. They must also be cautious about the fact that extremely loud music can have a negative impact on their heart by increasing the heart rate and blood pressure”, he added.
After excessive consumption of food and alcohol during the festive season, our body needs proper rest to regain its equilibrium. It is advisable to keep oneself hydrated by drinking plenty of non-caffeinated beverages like water, juices, herbal tea with lemon and honey, etc.
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