In the medical field, colds and fevers are often seen as manifestations of the body's immune system fighting foreign pathogens. However, when the body is attacked by viruses or bacteria, certain behaviors can exacerbate the condition and even trigger serious complications. Especially in the case of cold and fever, the following three things must be absolutely avoided, otherwise the consequences may be unimaginable.
1. Strenuous exercise: may induce myocarditis
Mr. Li is a young fitness enthusiast who is usually in good health and regularly performs high-intensity workouts. However, after a cold, he continued to do strenuous running training. Soon after, he felt chest tightness and heart palpitations and was rushed to the hospital. Upon examination, the doctor diagnosed myocarditis. When you have a cold or fever, your body's heart muscle cells may have been attacked by viruses or bacteria, making them fragile and sensitive. At this time, strenuous exercise, such as running, weightlifting, etc., will significantly increase the oxygen consumption of the myocardium, increase the burden on the heart, and may induce myocarditis. Myocarditis is a serious heart disease that can lead to inflammation, edema, and even necrosis of the heart muscle tissue, which can be life-threatening in severe cases. Therefore, during colds and fevers, strenuous exercise should be avoided and the heart should be given sufficient time to rest.
2. High-intensity aerobic activity: increase the burden on the body
Ms. Wang is a white-collar worker who usually has a lot of work pressure. After a cold, she still insisted on swimming and exercising every day, hoping to strengthen her immunity through exercise. However, after a few days, she felt unusually tired and even experienced symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. Although aerobic exercises such as swimming, jogging, etc., can enhance the body's immunity to a certain extent, in the case of colds, fevers, these activities may increase the burden on the body. As the immune system is fighting pathogens in full force, high-intensity aerobic activity at this time may cause the body to become overtired and reduce immunity, which can aggravate the condition. In addition, high-intensity exercise can also trigger other complications, such as muscle strain, joint pain, etc. Therefore, during the period of cold and fever, you should choose appropriate rest and light activity to avoid the stimulation of high-intensity aerobic exercise.
3. Stay up late and work with illness: overdraft and be healthy
In modern society, many people often have to stay up late to work sick due to work pressure and life rhythm. However, this behavior is undoubtedly a great overdraft for physical health. When you have a cold or fever, your body needs plenty of rest to restore your immunity and physical strength, while staying up late to work will cause your body to be overtired and your immunity will decrease, which will aggravate your condition. In the long term, it can also lead to various chronic diseases and health problems. For example, Mr. Zhang, an entrepreneur who came to the clinic not long ago, often needs to stay up late and work overtime due to his busy work. After a cold, he continued to work sick, which led to a worsening condition. In the long run, his immune system was severely damaged, and he not only had a cold and reversed, but also suffered from chronic fatigue, insomnia and other symptoms. Therefore, during the period of cold and fever, work and rest time should be reasonably arranged, sufficient sleep and diet should be ensured, and overwork and staying up late at work should be avoided.
Medical Warning: Cherish life and follow medical advice
During colds and fevers, risky behaviors such as strenuous exercise, high-intensity aerobic activities, and staying up late to work while sick should be avoided. These behaviors can be more taxing on the body, leading to worsening of the condition and even leading to serious complications. In order to protect our health and life, we should follow medical advice, get enough rest during colds and fevers, and maintain good routines and diets. At the same time, it should also enhance immunity and prevent the occurrence of diseases. Remember, the body is the capital of the revolution, and only by cherishing and treating it well can we have a better future. Let's pay attention to our own health, stay away from medical taboos, and protect the preciousness and fragility of life!