Neurologist Vasily Generalov: Headache in summer often haunts people prone to vegetovascular dystonia, meteorological dependence, hypotension.
Neurologist Generalova said in an interview:
“In the summer, some people may get headaches more often than at other times of the year.”
The doctor explained that hot weather promotes vasodilation, and if the body tries to normalize their condition, vascular spasms may occur. The vascular system in the hot summer must be able to quickly respond to changing conditions in order to maintain good health. The tension and relaxation of the walls of blood vessels can alternate – far from all people, such fluctuations are compensated by internal resources and do not cause discomfort.
“Those who suffer from vegetative-vascular dystonia, as well as adrenal dysfunction, are more susceptible to weather changes,” added Generalov, talking to Sputnik radio. This category of persons, according to the neurologist, should use venotonic preparations, after consulting with a doctor. In addition, hot weather can adversely affect the state of hypotension. Their already low pressure in the heat is reduced even more
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“The blood contains water, and if dehydration occurs, the red blood cells begin to stick together as they pass through the capillaries, exchange oxygen at the level of capillaries slows down, tissue hypoxia occurs,” the specialist said.
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Vasily Generalov Health neurologist, epileptologist, doctor of medical sciences