What Diseases Can You Get in Winter?

  As the winter season approaches, the human body becomes more susceptible to some health problems.

According to NDTV, cold and dry weather weakens our immune system. Respiratory problems usually become more common during this season.

Viruses related to respiratory diseases spread more in cold and dry weather.

Apart from this, the distance between the sun and the earth also increases in winter, due to which the sun's rays do not reach the earth with full intensity.

Due to this, one may face vitamin D deficiency and vitamin D deficiency also weakens the immune system.

In winter, people mostly stay indoors, due to which germs spread easily.

All these factors, along with lifestyle and dietary changes, give rise to seasonal flu, joint pain and other health problems.

Let us tell you about some diseases that are caused by cold

 1.Fever and Flu

Cold and flu viruses spread more in cold and dry air, which increases the risk of respiratory diseases.

Low sunlight can also weaken the immune system, which increases the sensitivity of the immune system.

Low sunlight can also weaken the immune system .

Getting a flu shot, washing your hands, and staying in a warm environment can help protect against fever and colds in the winter.

2.Climate Depression

As the intensity of the sun decreases during the day, many people become victims of seasonal depression, SED (seasonal depression).

This is a specific type of depression that can also be called a type of depression associated with low sunlight.

This specific condition affects serotonin levels and disrupts circadian rhythms.

Such a situation can be treated by spending more time in sunlight.

3.Asthma and allergy complaints

Cold air and cold can aggravate asthma and worsen respiratory allergies due to dry and cold weather.

Cold air and cold weather can aggravate asthma .

Using humidifiers and covering the nose with a scarf when going out can be helpful in breathing.

4.Dry skin and eczema

Cold and dry air removes moisture from the skin, which often results in dryness, itching, and increased chances of eczema.

In such a situation, using thick moisturizers creates moisture in the skin.

Keeping the body hydrated can also be helpful in maintaining skin moisture.

5.Heart problems

Cold temperatures constrict blood vessels, which increases blood pressure.

In such a situation, the heart has to work harder to pump blood to different parts of the body.

6.Cold temperatures constrict blood vessels

This situation increases the risk of heart attack.

The risk of heart attack is particularly high in people who already have heart disease.

Wearing warm clothes and avoiding sudden runs in the cold can reduce heart problems.