Chhath Vrat and health : Chhath Puja (Chhath Puja 2024) will begin from Tuesday, November 5 with Nahay-Khay. Enthusiasm for this is visible across the country. This fast has great importance. What a large number of women and men want to do. Many patients suffering from blood pressure and heart problems also observe this fast. In such a situation, they need to take some precautions as even a little negligence can harm their health.
Patients should consult a doctor before observing this fast. Even if there are fluctuations in blood pressure, talk to your doctor once. Let us know what cardiac blood pressure patients observing Chhath fast should keep in mind.
What should blood pressure patients do before observing Chhath fast?
According to health experts, if anyone has a blood pressure problem and is planning to fast during Chhath Puja, they should not take long-acting medicines.
Only short-acting medications should be taken. So that there is no risk of an increase or decrease in BP. These patients should definitely consult a doctor once about medications. Pay attention to your diet during this period. Have your blood pressure checked after three or four days of Chhath fasting. So that any problem can be controlled in time.
Precautions During Fasting for Heart and BP Patients
1. Before fasting, consult your doctor and have your medications adjusted.
2. In case of problems such as cardiac blood pressure, reduce the duration of fasting if possible.
3. Continue to drink during fasting, so that there is no shortage of water in the body.
4. Reduce salt and sugar intake as much as possible during fasting.
5. Make sure to eat fruits during the fast.
6. Give the body rest and do not do a lot of physical work.
7. Continue to take your medicines on time during the fast.
8. While fasting, continue to check your blood pressure for three to four days.
9. Also continue to check your heart.
10. In case of emergency, seek medical attention immediately.
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