Beware of the risk of cerebral hemorrhage in hot weather!
Air temperatures above seasonal norms increase the risk of cerebral hemorrhage, especially for hypertension and diabetes patients.
Experts warn to avoid movements that require effort during very hot weather hours and to use medications regularly.
Üsküdar University NPISTANBUL Hospital Brain, Nerve and Spinal Cord Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy pointed out that air temperatures above seasonal norms can especially affect patients with high blood pressure, arteriosclerosis and diabetes.
Stating that the risk of cerebral hemorrhage is very high in hot weather, especially in hypertension patients, Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy said, "Hypertension is one of the most important causes of cerebral hemorrhage. Problems in the vascular wall due to arteriosclerosis or diabetes in small capillaries can easily cause the vascular wall to crack and tear in high blood pressure. These cause cerebral hemorrhage," he said.
Prof. Dr. Aksoy noted that bleeding due to hypertension usually occurs in the inner and deeper parts of the brain and said, "Suddenly, there is a very severe bleeding or a bleeding that occupies a large area in high volume. We cannot even operate on some of these hemorrhages, and even if we operate, we cannot reverse the damage caused."
DO NOT EXERT EFFORT IN THE HEAT
For this reason, it is very inconvenient for patients with hypertension, diabetes and arteriosclerosis to go out in hot weather, Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy said, "It is very inconvenient for these patients to stay in the heat for a long time and to exert excessive and excessive effort in the heat. It is also inconvenient for them to go to places such as hot springs and hot springs, which are also hot inside when it is very hot outside because they have rheumatic diseases and joint disorders. They should pay attention to these. We don't know who has arteriosclerosis or vascular networking. Excessive exertion in hot weather is dangerous in these patients, and there is a risk of bleeding in these patients."
TAKE YOUR MEDICATION REGULARLY AND DO NOT GO OUT AT NOON
Pointing out that patients with arteriosclerosis, diabetes and hypertension should take their medications regularly, Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy said, "They should take care not to go out in the midday heat between 11:00 and 15:00 when the weather is very hot. They should definitely be in cool places when the temperatures increase 5 to 8 degrees above normal values, which we call extreme heat."
IGNORE SEVERE AND PERSISTENT HEADACHE
Pointing out that the symptoms vary depending on the severity of the cerebral hemorrhage and the volume of the bleeding, Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy emphasized that especially headaches should be taken into consideration. Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy said the following:
"These symptoms can be in the form of a headache or paralysis on one side. Cerebral hemorrhage may also occur with the loss of consciousness. In case of severe and persistent headache, a doctor should definitely be consulted. The underlying cause of a headache can sometimes be a tumor or a vascular event. Sometimes it can also be uncontrolled hypertension. If a person who says they have no blood pressure has a headache all the time, their blood pressure should be monitored for 24 hours. These should definitely be investigated. Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to bleeding, so it must be taken under control. People who know that they have blood pressure and take medication should take their medication regularly and not interrupt it in any way. In blood pressure disease, there cannot be an irregularity such as taking medication one day and not taking medication for two days. Blood pressure medication is a medication to be used regularly."
BEWARE OF THESE SYMPTOMS!
Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy stated that in addition to severe headache in cerebral hemorrhage, the symptoms vary depending on the area of bleeding and said, "Some people have speech impairment, while others have numbness or weakness in the arms and legs. If the bleeding is very severe, there may be loss of consciousness with paralysis. Sometimes there may be a reaction in the form of falling to the ground and the patient may lose consciousness."
FIRST INTERVENTION IS IMPORTANT IN CEREBRAL HEMORRHAGE
Stating that the patient's breathing should be controlled if the patient falls to the ground and faints during cerebral hemorrhage, Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy said, "In cases such as nausea and vomiting due to the increase in intracranial pressure to ensure the regulation of breathing, it should be ensured that vomit is prevented from escaping into the trachea and lungs, the patient's tongue should be taken out and the air passage should be opened and the patient should be turned on his side and the vomit should be thrown out."
DO NOT JUMP INTO WATERS YOU DO NOT KNOW THE DEPTH OF
Brain, Nerve and Spinal Cord Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy made important warnings about swimming, which is one of the most fun ways to cool off on hot summer days. Pointing out that it is very dangerous to jump in waters of unknown depth, Prof. Dr. Kaya Aksoy said the following:
"Since there is an obligation to have a lifeguard in the pools, it is very dangerous to jump into them because most pools are 1.50 cm deep. You can definitely jump into waters 2-3 times deeper than your height. This can be done by knowing the technique. When you say 'I jumped from this pier last year, let me jump again this year', if the water level has decreased there, very risky situations may occur. If he/she hits his/her forehead on the sand when he/she jumps into the sand, he/she can cause neck strain, and if he/she hits the sand directly above his/her head and turns over, he/she can cause traumas, paralysis and injuries in the neck and spinal cord. It can also cause fractures in the cervical vertebrae. For this reason, one should never jump into waters of unknown depth. It is possible to jump into waters of known depth, at least 2-3 times the depth of the person's neck, but there again, it is necessary to know the technique well."