We know that the high incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases in winter is mainly related to the weather, but did you know that there is another factor that is also prone to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents, that is, straining to defecate.
Pushing too hard to defecate and strong contractions of the abdominal wall muscles and diaphragm can cause sudden increases in abdominal pressure and blood pressure, increasing the risk of intracerebral hemorrhage. A rapid increase in blood pressure can induce congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, ruptured aortic dissection, and even cardiac arrest. It has also been suggested that excessive exertion can cause blood clots in the body to fall off, and blood clots blocking coronary arteries can lead to myocardial infarction.
Of course, these are more extreme cases, but it is still necessary to remind aunts and uncles to pay attention.
From the perspective of prevention, it is necessary to ensure a balanced diet, eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, etc., and drink enough water every day to prevent constipation. In addition, if some drugs have adverse effects of constipation, special attention is also needed to pay attention to the situation of bowel movements, which is really not possible, and may need to adjust the medication. Another point is to avoid sitting or staying in bed for a long time, develop regular bowel habits, and try to defecate after getting up in the morning or after meals for a period of time, which will help regulate intestinal function and reduce the occurrence of constipation.
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