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The change of seasons is hard to bear even for healthy people: headaches intensify, sleep disturbances appear, general fatigue, lethargy, fatigue. Often vessels in the fall “make themselves felt” especially noticeably. Is it possible to avoid painful adaptation of the body to changing seasons?

Vessels in autumn: why diseases worsen

In people with chronic vascular diseases, the reaction to changes in weather and seasons is more pronounced and can manifest itself as changes in vascular pressure, hypertensive crises, attacks of pain or discomfort in the chest.

This is due, first of all, to the fact that with age, the body’s adaptation processes to changing conditions are disrupted. environment, and this leads to a painful reaction to changing weather. Nervous system Such people are more sensitive to weather phenomena, and in medical practice they are called weather-dependent.

  1. Correct menu. Detailed recommendations You will find it in the “Nutrition” section.
  2. Physical activity appropriate for age and health status.
  3. Regular use of medicinal herbal preparations. One of the most popular is tea for the heart and blood vessels, the benefits of which you can get acquainted with by clicking on.

Let's take a closer look at some diseases.

Vascular hypertension in autumn

Autumn is a period of rain, slush, as well as sudden changes in atmospheric pressure, which negatively affect the state of vascular tone in weather-sensitive people. More than 90% of patients with vascular hypertension are weather dependent and begin to lose control over blood pressure precisely during periods of sharp jumps in atmospheric pressure.

Such patients begin to suffer from headaches, dizziness, blood pressure is poorly controlled and “jumps” when taking the usual, long-established treatment regimen.

To facilitate the tolerance of weather fluctuations, patients with vascular hypertension in autumn period recommended:

  • strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage regimen of drugs that reduce vascular pressure. Avoid skipping periods of medication;
  • avoid mental and physical stress;
  • limit the consumption of salty foods for the entire autumn period;
  • perform a set of light therapeutic exercises at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes, which will constantly keep the blood vessels in good shape and prepare them for the next working day;
  • observe the work and rest regime;
  • It wouldn’t hurt to brew soothing herbal teas, infusions, or take sedatives at night.

Features of angina in autumn

Angina pectoris is a serious chronic disease, which is based on impaired blood flow in the vessels of the heart. Decreased blood flow causes the heart muscle, or myocardium, to become starved of nutrients, especially oxygen. Insufficient nutrition of the heart muscle is manifested by the following symptoms: burning, discomfort, pain in the retrosternal region during physical effort or emotional stress.

The most severe complication of angina is myocardial infarction – death of the heart muscle. This complication can be caused by excessive stress, temperature changes, stress, overheating or hypothermia.

Angina often manifests itself during harvest periods, as this is associated with physical effort and fatigue.

How to protect yourself from a heart attack in the fall:

  1. It is necessary to avoid heavy physical exertion and overwork;
  2. At the first symptoms of angina, you should stop and take a rest; under no circumstances should you continue to work or walk;
  3. In case of severe pain, you should take a nitroglycerin tablet under your tongue, which should always be with you;
  4. Avoid hypothermia and sudden temperature changes (exiting a heated room into a cold wind);
  5. Maintain sleep and work routines;
  6. Drink soothing herbs and teas at night (see the link to one of these teas above).

Autumn and vascular tone disorders

Every person has encountered manifestations of vascular tone disorders. These are symptoms such as pulsating headache, flashing spots before the eyes, dizziness, double vision, severe drowsiness, chilliness of the hands or feet. In medical practice, this pathology is called vegetative dystonia, or VSD.

As a rule, the severity of these VSD symptoms is directly related to both weather fluctuations and atmospheric pressure fluctuations. Decrease in quantity sunlight in the autumn, it causes a decrease in the body's production of vitamin D and serotonin, which also negatively affects vascular tone.

In order to reduce the severity of symptoms of impaired vascular tone, it is recommended:

  • carry out hardening procedures: contrast shower, rubbing with a wet towel, washing your feet cold water before bedtime;
  • take multivitamin preparations in courses 2-3 times a year;
  • avoid lack of sleep, psycho-emotional stress;
  • Regularly engage in light physical activity, which increases the production of serotonin in the body and trains blood vessels.
  • if VSD is not accompanied by low vascular pressure, you can take valerian extract or motherwort tincture. With low vascular pressure, these drugs are contraindicated.

All of the above methods are preventive in nature. If your health suddenly deteriorates, you should see a specialist.

The statistics are inexorable: it is in the fall that many chronic diseases worsen, with cardiovascular diseases sharing the “palm” among themselves, mental disorders and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

As for the latter, they usually cause significant discomfort and require long-term treatment.

Why does the exacerbation occur in the fall?

  • This is primarily due to the stress that a person experiences during the transition from a warm and comfortable summer to rain, cold and dampness. Vacation time is over, colds are starting, problems at work are piling up, children are going to school. This whole tangle of problems can cause stress, which provokes many diseases, in particular diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • The reasons for autumn exacerbations of the gastrointestinal tract can also be the transition after summer light, vitamin-rich food to fast “dry” meals at work, combined with overeating and drinking alcoholic drinks on the weekend.
  • There is also a hypothesis regarding changes in the functioning of blood vessels - with the onset of cold, they tend to shrink, as a result of which the organs do not receive the necessary nutrition.
  • Some changes in the secretion of gastric juice and bile are also associated with seasonal changes in nutrition.
  • An autumn exacerbation of a disease of one of the gastrointestinal tract organs, as a rule, entails diseases of its other organs.

    It should be noted that today, disorders of the digestive system of varying degrees of severity are generally extremely common - according to statistics, they affect approximately half of the adult population in the world, and, in particular, up to 95% of residents of large cities. This is due to an unfavorable environment, poor diet, drinking alcohol and smoking, taking many medications (including those not recommended by a doctor!) and, as already mentioned, our constant companion - stress. Thus, those people from the general mass of those suffering from chronic gastrointestinal diseases who are especially susceptible to stress become a constant target for autumn (and other stress-related) exacerbations - and this is millions of people!

    What diseases are getting worse?

    • Gastritis andpeptic ulcer

    How it manifests itself

    Gastritis is inflammation and irritation of the gastric mucosa. It manifests itself as dull or sharp pain and heaviness in the epigastrium, belching, heartburn, and nausea. With acute gastritis, there may be constipation or diarrhea, painful bloating. Dangerous because it can develop into a stomach ulcer or duodenum.

    Peptic ulcer disease is the formation of ulcerative lesions (ulcers, wounds) on the walls of the mucous membrane of the stomach and/or duodenum. It manifests itself as severe pain in the “spoon” after and between meals, nausea and even vomiting after eating, weight loss, and general weakness.

    What to do?

    Since both gastritis and ulcers are serious diagnoses that can be the result of infection with a bacteriump (margin-bottom: 0.21cm;) Helicobacter pylori, you need to urgently consult a doctor, and be sure to take the medications that he prescribes (antibacterial, reducing the acidity of gastric juice, enveloping, etc.). Doctors also give the necessary diet plan and almost always prescribe sedatives to reduce the neurotic background that “feeds” gastritis and ulcers.

    How to warn?

    You can go to the “treatment table” in advance - at the onset of the season. This means excluding spices, strong broths, smoked foods, coffee, everything sour, canned food, fresh bread, carbonated drinks, that is, all products that stimulate the secretion of gastric juice. Take food in small portions at regular intervals (every 3 hours), neither hot nor cold. As a form of prevention, you can take infusions of flax seed, St. John's wort, linden fruit, birch buds, as well as sea buckthorn or pumpkin oil in advance.

    Avoid caffeine and alcohol. And you need to smoke (if you really can’t give up a cigarette) as little as possible and under no circumstances on an empty stomach.

    • Chronic pancreatitis

    How it manifests itself

    Inflammation of the pancreas causes heaviness in the left hypochondrium, profuse diarrhea, high fever and general weakness. Exacerbations can be associated both with the change of season and with endocrine disorders, infections, an abundance of fatty and heavy foods and alcohol. The special insidiousness of inflammation of the pancreas is that once it occurs, it most often turns into chronic form.

    What to do

    The formula for treating pancreatitis is well known: “cold, hunger and rest.” This means that under no circumstances should the stomach be heated or sit in a warm bath, food intake should be stopped for the first 2 days, and then limited to small portions of lean white meat or fish, lean cottage cheese and cheese.

    It is best to try to permanently exclude alcohol, fried, fatty and spicy foods, strong broths, sour juices, smoked foods, spices from their diet - all this will provoke annual exacerbations. The daily routine should be calm, or better yet, at home. It is also necessary to contact a gastroenterologist and take the medications prescribed by him. In some very severe conditions, the patient is hospitalized.

    • Biliary dyskinesia

    How it manifests itself

    This is a disease that develops as a result of incomplete or untimely contraction of the gallbladder muscles or biliary sphincters and leads to disruption of the outflow of bile. A person feels severe pain in the right hypochondrium. From a lack of bile acids during digestion, patients experience flatulence, bloating, nausea, and stool disorders.

    What to do

    The patient is prescribed a special diet (fatty, smoked, fried, spicy, alcohol), work and rest are excluded. Treatment concerns not only the normalization of the function of the gallbladder and liver (stimulating drugs motor activity biliary tract), but also stabilization of the nervous system. Antispasmodics are used to relieve attacks, and to achieve remission - healing herbs and physiotherapeutic procedures.

    You can also take care of preventing this disease, namely, permanently exclude the above-mentioned foods and alcohol from your diet, and reduce caffeine consumption.

    • Cholecystitis

    How it manifests itself

    This is an inflammatory disease of the gallbladder due to blockage of the bile ducts by stones formed in them, as well as compression and kinks of the bile ducts, in which microbial flora penetrates into the gallbladder. gallbladder. It manifests itself as prolonged aching or paroxysmal pain in the abdomen (on the right and in the pit of the stomach) after eating. Dyspeptic symptoms are common: a feeling of bitterness in the mouth, belching, nausea, flatulence.

    What to do

    In cases of extreme exacerbations, patients are hospitalized; in the lungs, they are treated on an outpatient basis with antibiotics, antispasmodics and anticholinergics.

    Between exacerbations, thermal physiotherapeutic procedures are prescribed.

    From the diet, as with other gastrointestinal diseases, you need to exclude fatty, fried, smoked, hot and spicy foods, as well as alcohol and coffee. During the period of remission, in order to prevent exacerbations, it is also useful to eat vegetables, fruits and grains: fiber helps reduce the cholesterol content in bile. Decoctions of corn silk, milk thistle and plantain can also help with this.

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        Gastrointestinal disorders associated with intestinal microflora disorders

    In autumn, disturbances of the normal intestinal microflora are also often aggravated, when instead of “useful” bifidobacteria and lactobacilli that help digest food, pathogenic microorganisms predominate in the intestines. The fact is that the autumn cold provokes frequent colds, and they, in turn, hit the immune system. Violation of the microflora refers to immunodeficiency manifestations. Additional strength can be given to it by other gastrointestinal diseases, as well as helminths, intestinal polyps, and taking antibiotics.

    How it manifests itself

    General feeling unwell, constipation or diarrhea, increased gas formation, anemia, morning sickness, pale skin.

    What to do

    Consult your doctor. To normalize the microflora, there are special preparations, such as:

    • prebiotics (so-called milk sugar, which is food for positive bacteria and stimulates the growth of their colonies)
    • probiotics (bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, which, when introduced into the intestines, compete for habitat with pathogens and suppress their activity, and also increase immunity)

    If a strong pathogen is present in the intestines, such as Staphylococcus aureus or Haemophilus influenzae coli, these remedies will not be enough. In this case, only a doctor can help, who, based on the results of a special “culture” analysis, will prescribe special therapy for intestinal sanitation, and then probiotics.

    For many of us, this time of year is a kind of “vulnerability zone”. It’s no secret that a variety of chronic diseases “raise their heads” in the fall.

    First, you need to decide what exactly experts mean by the term “chronic diseases.” Chronic diseases are diseases of internal organs that people suffer from long time. Some of them we are born with, others arise in childhood or in adulthood due to insufficient or untimely treatment acute diseases. Most often, it is impossible to completely get rid of chronic diseases; you can only achieve stable remission - the absence of exacerbations of the disease for a long time (sometimes several years).

    So, what's in spring period diseases of the stomach and intestines (peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum), heart and blood vessels become more acute ( ischemic disease heart, arterial hypertension), skin (chronic eczema and psoriasis), inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs (chlamydia, thrush), respiratory organs, joints and spine, etc. - a well-known fact. But regarding the provoking reasons that cause these unpleasant events in the spring, there is no consensus. Let's try to understand some of them, because, as we know: “forewarned is forearmed!”

    "From hot to cold, from cold to hot"

    Weather is not the cause of chronic diseases, but often, especially in spring, it is weather conditions that become the determining factor causing their exacerbation. More wise men Ancient China argued that health is a state of harmony between the internal environment of the body and the environment. If the unity of the microcosm (human) and macrocosm (environment) is disrupted, a disease occurs. Chinese medicine pays great attention to such factors as light, temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction, as well as their combinations. According to the Chinese, seasonal weather changes (especially the arrival of spring) pose a certain threat to the human body, as they can cause exacerbation of old diseases and complicate the course of acute conditions.

    In turn, the great Central Asian encyclopedist Abu Ali Ibn Sina (Avicenna) in his work “The Canon of Medical Science” wrote that each season has its own special laws, each season causes accompanying diseases. It is good for health if the winter is very dry and the spring is very wet: spring balances the dryness of winter. In addition, the great healer of antiquity believed that if a season lasts too long or a change in weather occurs suddenly (“if the weather changes in one day from hot to cold or from cold to hot”), this will certainly affect the state of health, and existing diseases will multiply.

    Not all weather is bliss

    People with arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease and vegetative-vascular dystonia primarily suffer from sudden changes in atmospheric pressure and air temperature, which are so frequent in the spring.

    There are also a number of regularities. For example, cloudy weather with low atmospheric pressure, snow and strong winds, characteristic of the first month of spring, can cause not only an increase in colds, but also provoke an exacerbation of chronic inflammatory diseases of the joints and spine. On the contrary, increased atmospheric pressure creates the so-called “spastic type” weather, which is unfavorable for people with unstable blood pressure and cardiovascular diseases - it is in such weather that the likelihood of heart pain and headaches increases. But uncomfortable, humid and windy weather negatively affects the well-being of people with chronic respiratory diseases.

    On the Sun and on Earth

    Important factors of negative impact on humans are solar activity (primarily magnetic storms) and geomagnetic conditions - the influence of the Earth's geomagnetic field associated with tectonic faults, the thickness of the earth's crust, etc. The fact is that there is a certain relationship between the events that occur in the sun and in the Earth’s magnetosphere and changes in human health. Splashes solar activity, are primarily associated with peaks of exacerbation of cardiovascular diseases. These are heart attacks, strokes, hypertensive crises, coronary heart disease, heart rhythm disturbances.

    In turn, a powerful surge in geomagnetic activity, which is usually observed in early spring, negatively affects the well-being of not only “experienced” patients and “aged” people, but also the health of young healthy people.

    Caution: "autumn time"

    The translation of the clock hands is also fraught with exacerbation of chronic diseases. In this case, a mismatch occurs - a phase lag or advance of the rhythms of individual organs and systems from general rhythm the whole body. The result is a “breakdown” of the body in its weak link, that is, an aggravation of an already existing “chronicle”. So, if in the first days after the transition to the “new” time the condition of people suffering from diseases with a paroxysmal course (hypertensive crises, asthmatic attacks, migraines) is likely to worsen, then in the next two weeks the “owners” of diseases with a more protracted course (peptic ulcer) suffer stomach and duodenum).

    Get into the rhythm!

    How to protect yourself from the insidious surprises of changeable weather?

    Experts say that at the time of seasonal adjustment, the body is extremely sensitive to adverse effects of any kind, so it needs time to adapt. Therefore, during this important period you should pay as much attention as possible to your body.

    Any chronic disease requires monitoring by an appropriate medical specialist, so if you have one, be sure to visit your doctor and get recommendations on how you can avoid seasonal exacerbations.

    On the other hand, we should not forget that in the spring the body of even those lucky ones who know about chronic “illnesses” only by hearsay is vulnerable.

    In order to survive the off-season with “the least losses,” doctors and pharmacists recommend using herbal preparations, as well as vitamin and mineral complexes.

    In addition, you need to maintain a rational work and rest schedule, get enough sleep and spend as much time in the fresh air as possible. And finally, nutrition should be rational and physical activity should be regular - this will help your body!

    In the autumn period, the body becomes more vulnerable to external factors, the influence of weather changes, and the decrease in daylight hours and gradual cooling takes away strength, since the body needs it to adjust to a new “regime” of work.

    A blow to the heart

    In the presence of chronic ailments, in the fall the cardiovascular system is at particular risk. Since it is in the fall that atmospheric pressure surges are most noticeable, and the weather can change at lightning speed, all “heart patients” should take care of their health in advance and take the necessary preventive measures.

    Hypothermia, colds, fatigue and everyday stress can provoke an exacerbation of any disease of the cardiovascular system, doctors note.

    “During the off-season, the most common complaints from patients are general weakness, constant migraines, dizziness, sudden jumps in blood pressure, and tachycardia. Shortness of breath and chest pain often occur.

    At the same time, patients often treat only the symptoms, however, when the disease has already “covered”, there is probably no other way out. But it’s much more effective not to wait until your heart hurts or your head gets dizzy, but to take care of your body in advance. Home preventive measure is proper sleep and proper routine. You need to sleep at least 8-9 hours, spend time in the fresh air as often as possible, and have a balanced diet with plenty of cereals, vegetables and fruits. It wouldn’t hurt to take additional multivitamin complexes to strengthen the immune system,” advised doctor Victoria Savitskaya.

    The expert recommends spending as much time as possible at the computer - of course, a person working in an office will still have to sit in front of a monitor all day, but everyone has the power to change their habits during leisure time. For example, when you come home from work, you should not sit on the sofa with the TV remote control, but go for a walk in the park with friends or read an exciting book, you can go to the theater or visit old friends.

    “If the attending physician has prescribed special medications, it is very important to strictly follow the dosage and regimen of taking them. In any case, if your health worsens, it would be a good idea to consult with a specialized specialist and take preventive measures,” the doctor noted.

    Joint protection

    Joint damage is considered a problem for older people, but doctors now claim that the first alarm bells for many Ukrainians can appear as early as 30 years of age, and sometimes even earlier.

    Arthritis and arthrosis, like a number of other diseases, have become very “younger” in the modern world. They manifest themselves as a feeling of discomfort, heaviness or numbness, and already existing, “ripe” arthritis provokes quite noticeable aching pain. Moreover, if arthrosis affects only the joints, then arthritis provokes an inflammatory process throughout the body.

    “It is impossible to protect yourself from arthritis and arthrosis,” says the doctor, “But you can reduce the risk of these diseases with the right lifestyle, a moderate and balanced diet and, of course, regular exercise. Well, if, unfortunately, you are already suffering from a chronic disease, you need to bring your weight back to normal as soon as possible so as not to create additional stress on your joints - this will help reduce the risk of exacerbation.”

    Moderate physical activity is recommended for all people without exception, and it is vital for people with arthritis and arthrosis. In this case, it is worth consulting with a specialist to choose the ideal load for yourself, taking into account age, physical fitness and existing diseases.

    “It is important to remember that without movement our joints become inflexible, so to speak, “stony,” but excessive stress on the joints can lead to aggravation. At the same time, during an exacerbation of the disease, physical activity must be stopped,” the doctor warned.

    If you have problems or the first warning signs, you should review your daily diet as soon as possible. In particular, avoid fatty, fried foods, salty snacks and red meat in favor of fruits, vegetables, fish and seafood. Natural gelatin, which contains bones and cartilage, is very useful for bones and joints. Therefore, it is worth eating jelly, natural jellied meat, and marmalade as often as possible. No less important is drinking regime. Experts recommend giving up strong black tea, coffee, any cola and sweet soda, and especially alcoholic drinks in favor of pure non-carbonated mineral water and herbal teas.

    Allergy sufferers and asthmatics should be careful

    In the autumn period, respiratory tract diseases are very easy to “wake up”. It is enough to get caught in the cold autumn rain, stand at a bus stop in the chilly wind, or suffer from an acute respiratory viral infection. Allergens, which can even be dry leaves, can also trigger chronic bronchitis or asthma.

    Now is the season of exacerbation of asthma, and therefore everyone who suffers from it is recommended to urgently undergo a course of treatment with drugs that moisturize the mucous membranes of the nose and throat and resist allergens. Preparations to strengthen the immune system, preferably plant-based, such as echinacea, will also not be amiss. But before use, be sure to consult your doctor.

    “An important part of prevention is clothing that is appropriately selected for the weather. It should not be blown through, it is important to keep your feet warm and wrap your neck and neck, even with a light scarf. chest. It’s great if the scarf is wide, so that in strong winds you can throw it over your head and cover your throat and nose. Try to avoid allergens and eat foods high in vitamins and microelements,” says the doctor.

    At the same time, the doctor advises not to get carried away with too warm clothes - at above-zero temperatures, wearing three sweaters is even more dangerous than not wearing any. In clothes that are too warm, the body will sweat with the slightest physical effort, even walking, and then even a slight breeze will be enough to catch a cold.

    The gastrointestinal tract is also under attack

    In the fall, we usually switch to new mode nutrition, and cold weather and temperature fluctuations increase appetite. Well, stress, colds, infections - all this has a very negative effect on the pancreas.

    Exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract or pancreas can manifest as stomach upsets, high temperature, sharp pain under the left rib and other symptoms.

    “Prevention of exacerbations of pancreatic disease is, first of all, proper nutrition. During the most difficult period, be sure to give up alcohol, fatty, spicy, salty and smoked foods. Eat healthy foods, steamed, boiled, and occasionally baked. Well, if an exacerbation occurs, then it is better to fast (up to two days) and take sick leave and adhere to bed rest for at least a day. As maintenance therapy, enzymes that enhance pancreatic function should be taken.

    In the fall, exacerbations of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) often occur. “It’s all due to poor nutrition, switching to fattier and heavier foods, “office” snacks with heavy and unhealthy foods, constant stress and decreased immunity,” explains the doctor.

    Gastritis reminds itself of a “dull” pain in the stomach, a feeling of heaviness and heartburn, sharp and painful cramps, nausea and bloating.

    Prevention of these ailments is quite simple - eat right and follow all doctor’s recommendations. You need to eat often, but little by little, so as not to stretch the stomach or overstrain internal organs. Breaks between meals should not exceed 3 hours. Avoid alcohol, coffee and carbonated drinks. Support your stomach with infusions of flax, linden, and birch buds.

    Varicose veins are ready to “attack”

    Exacerbation of varicose veins in the fall occurs under the influence of high humidity, frequent changes in temperature and pressure. Indeed, in such weather, the load on the veins of the legs increases significantly, the blood becomes thicker, and heaviness occurs in the legs.

    “In the off-season, it is much easier to “earn” varicose veins or provoke the development or exacerbation of the disease than at other times. Therefore, it is imperative to change your position more often when sitting at the table, walk more (at least a stop or a couple of floors of stairs) and take preventive measures to disperse the blood and prevent swelling. Well, for those who already suffer from varicose veins, in unstable weather I would recommend wearing compression stockings every day. Such a simple measure will prevent the occurrence of venous insufficiency and the formation of blood clots,” says the doctor.

    The specialist recommends that office workers take a walk for at least 30-40 minutes after work in the fresh air to speed up blood circulation. If this is not possible, find 15 minutes a day for physical exercise. Try to limit your consumption of excessively salty or spicy foods, smoked foods, and fried foods. Eat more vegetables and fruits, herbs and nuts.

    No matter how intense your job is, you cannot sit in the same position for several hours. If possible, get out of your chair every 40 minutes and at least walk into the next room. If you don’t have the time or the opportunity for this, constantly move your legs, raise your socks, make circular movements with your feet under the table, unnoticed by others, massage your knees, move your feet from toes to heels.

    It's no secret that autumn is the season of exacerbation of many chronic diseases, as well as the appearance of some “classic” autumn diseases. Seasonal allergies, colds, flu epidemics, exacerbation of joint pain - this, alas, is not a complete list of autumn health threats.

    Many doctors see an increase in the number of patients during this period. On the contrary, some people try to cope on their own. How to avoid autumn diseases and prevent exacerbation of chronic diseases? Read our article.

    What autumn diseases should you be afraid of - acute and chronic?

    Why is the autumn season considered the most dangerous for many patients? The reason is simple: along with the transition to cold weather, rain and dampness, as well as short daylight hours, in most cases, reduces human immunity. Therefore, the body becomes vulnerable to infections and viruses. Also, due to decreased immunity, chronic diseases make themselves felt.

    The most common autumn diseases:

    • Colds and ARVI
    • Flu
    • ENT diseases
    • Cystitis
    • Pyelonephritis (kidney inflammation)
    • Herpes
    • Exacerbation of chronic joint diseases
    • Exacerbation of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum
    • Seasonal allergies (usually to pollen)
    • Dermatoses
    • Nervous and mental disorders

    Eg, colds and ARVI– direct confirmation that the body is under stress due to the sudden change of seasons. A weakened body is ultimately unable to resist not only viruses, but also simple hypothermia. Against the backdrop of a weakened immune system, a cold can easily develop into diseases of the ENT system. Among them: sore throat, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, laryngitis, tracheitis, bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, otitis media, etc. Often, due to a decrease in immunity, in parallel with a cold (or independently of it), the lips “bloom” herpes.

    Another possible negative consequence of hypothermia is cystitis. Bladder and urinary tract infections are very common in autumn. It is more common in women. Its most obvious symptom is difficult and painful urination. If left untreated, acute cystitis easily becomes chronic with numerous relapses. There is also a risk of complications such as pyelonephritis– inflammation of the kidneys, which will be much more difficult and longer to cure. Therefore, never trigger inflammation in your body!

    The first month of autumn is the hardest for allergy sufferers. The peak of weed flowering occurs in September, and every trip outside turns into a real hell for such patients. The state of weakness and lethargy is accompanied by rhinitis, itching of the mucous membranes and sneezing, sometimes conjunctivitis and urticaria. You can’t ignore allergies for years, otherwise, with age, it can develop into asthma.

    The transition to a new daily routine, vitamin deficiency, endocrine disorders in combination with poor nutrition and a depressive state can easily lead to an exacerbation of peptic ulcer.

    Cold, dank weather and dampness outside can cause "break" joints, especially if they have been bothering you for a long time.

    And to explain the reason for the appearance in the fall nervous disorders and not at all necessary. Who among us has not been moping during the leaf fall and rainy seasons? And if there are prerequisites for the development of depression, in addition to the weather and lack of sun, then the risk increases many times over.

    Prevention of autumn diseases

    The most important means for preventing traditional autumn diseases (especially colds) is, of course, strengthening the immune system. Gradual hardening (for starters, you can try a contrast shower), moderate physical activity, a healthy balanced diet with a sufficient amount of all necessary vitamins and microelements, nutritious healthy sleep, active lifestyle, correct alternation work and rest regimes will leave no chance for almost any disease!

    Try not to get too cold. To do this, keep an eye on the weather forecast and dress according to it. Good idea– stock up on fashionable, bright rubber boots that will guarantee dry feet in puddles of any depth. After all, hypothermia of the entire body comes, first of all, from the legs.

    Allergy sufferers need to do allergy tests, determining exactly the source of the torment, and then follow the recommendations of the allergist.

    Patients who know about chronic diseases need to monitor their well-being especially closely in the fall. Therapeutic exercise and physiotherapy in combination with massage will be a wonderful prevention of joint pain. An MRI of the joints will help determine the exact cause of the pain.

    A clear diet (frequent and split) prescribed by a gastroenterologist will not allow a peptic ulcer to “go wild”. And one of the best ways Ultrasound remains the method of choice for diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases.

    If you have the slightest health problem, do not ignore your body’s signals. It is better to consult a doctor immediately and start timely treatment to avoid complications. The therapist will refer you for laboratory tests and to specialists of a narrower profile, if necessary. Moreover, the modern range of diagnostic services will allow us to identify most diseases at an early stage.

    But the most important thing is a positive attitude! He is the one who will help you spend the fall with a smile and not get sick!