Chhath Fast and Health : Chhath Puja (Chhath Puja 2024) will start from Tuesday, November 5 with Nahay-Khay. Enthusiasm for this is being seen across the country. This fast has great importance. Which a large number of women and men want to do. Many BP and heart patients also observe this fast. In such a situation, they should take some precautions, because even small carelessness can spoil their health.
Patients should consult a doctor before observing this fast. Even if there are fluctuations in BP, definitely talk to your doctor once. Let us know what things heart BP patients observing Chhath fast should keep in mind.
What should BP patients do before observing Chhath fast?
According to health experts, if someone has a blood pressure problem and is thinking of fasting during Chhath Puja, then he should not take long-acting medicines.
Only short acting medicines should be taken. So that there is no risk of increasing or decreasing BP. Such patients should definitely consult a doctor once regarding medicines. Take care of your diet during this period. Get your BP checked after three-four days of Chhath fast. So that any problems can be controlled in time.
Precautions during fasting for heart and BP patients
1. Before fasting, consult your doctor and get your medicines adjusted.
2. In case of problems like heart-BP, reduce the fasting time if possible.
3. Keep taking liquids during the fast, so that there is no shortage of water in the body.
4. Reduce the intake of salt and sugar as much as possible during the fast.
5. Be sure to eat fruits during the fast.
6. Give rest to the body and do not do much physical work.
7. Keep taking your medicines on time during the fast.
8. While fasting, keep checking blood pressure for three-four days.
9. Keep checking your heart also.
10. If any kind of emergency occurs, go to the doctor immediately.
Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.
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