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Many people notice that blood pressure rises during winters, and this is not a coincidence.

❄ What happens to our body in cold weather?

When we are exposed to cold, our muscles start shivering.
This causes muscle contraction, which leads to narrowing of blood vessels — a process called vasoconstriction.

Because the blood vessels become narrow, blood flow becomes restricted, and blood pressure increases.

⚠ Who is at higher risk?

•⁠ ⁠People with borderline high BP
•⁠ ⁠Patients taking BP medicines irregularly
•⁠ ⁠Elderly individuals
•⁠ ⁠People not protecting themselves from cold

In such cases, BP can suddenly shoot up, even if it was controlled during summers.

🩸 Why is high BP dangerous in winters?

Sudden high BP can increase the risk of:

•⁠ ⁠Brain stroke
•⁠ ⁠Heart attack
•⁠ ⁠Raynaud’s phenomenon (extreme constriction of blood vessels in hands and feet, causing them to turn cold and bluish)

💊 Important winter precautions

•⁠ ⁠Take BP medicines regularly
•⁠ ⁠Do not skip doses
•⁠ ⁠Protect yourself from cold
•⁠ ⁠Monitor your blood pressure
•⁠ ⁠Avoid excess salt and oily food
•⁠ ⁠Stay physically active
•⁠ ⁠Consult your doctor if BP remains high

👨‍⚕️ Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Neurosurgeon

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