Moradabad: Drinking less water in winter and being careless about eating habits is affecting people’s health. About 65 percent of the patients coming to the physician OPD of the district hospital daily are suffering from the problem of hypertension and diabetes. According to doctors, blood pressure increases due to narrowing of the arteries in cold weather. People drink less water due to less sweating and less thirst. Due to this the blood becomes thick and the risk of heart attack and brain stroke increases. Vigilance is the first step of treatment.

different types of patients coming
Dr. Ashish Singh, physician at the district hospital, said that patients are reaching the OPD and emergency of the district hospital every day with complaints of chest tightness, shortness of breath and frequent dizziness. Amidst the increasing problems related to heart disease, the situation is such that due to limited treatment facilities in the district hospital, about 50 percent of the patients have to be referred to Meerut and AMU Aligarh every month. Most of those referred are those patients who are already suffering from chronic diseases like high blood pressure and diabetes.

65 percent patients coming
The physician doctor told that about 65 percent of the patients come to us every day with the problem of heart disease. We advise such patients to take adequate water and nutritious food along with medicines on time. Along with this he said to consume more of these two waters and keep distance from fast food.

Be alert if you see these symptoms

• chest tightness
• breathlessness
• frequent dizziness
• blurred vision
• feeling thirsty again and again
• excessive cholesterol increase

take care like this

Drink plenty of water during winter season. Take medicines, keep BP under control, consult a doctor in case of any problem. Avoid oily food.