The doctor named the main health risks in severe frosts

Frosts pose four main dangers to humans — general hypothermia, frostbite of body parts, exacerbation of chronic diseases and decreased immunity. This was reported on February 4 by Gazeta.Ru" Alexander Vrublevsky, an assistant at the Department of Polyclinic Therapy at the Institute of Clinical Medicine at Pirogov University.

"Frosts are very dangerous for humans. First of all, the direct effect of cold can lead to general hypothermia. The second point is local frostbite of body parts. The third is an exacerbation of chronic diseases associated with hypothermia, which weakens the immune system and disrupts blood circulation, and can also increase pain in joint diseases. And finally, viral infections, including acute respiratory infections, can occur against the background of decreased immunity," the doctor explained.

He recommended planning your days taking into account the cold, choosing suitable clothes, avoiding getting wet and hungry, and taking warm drinks with you.

"It is important to avoid this, because moisture contributes to the strengthening of the negative effects of cold," the specialist added.

Frosty gaps: abnormal cold weather has arrived in most of Russia

And in Chukotka and Yakutia, the temperature will be 25 degrees above normal.

Earlier it was reported that an allergy to cold — the so—called cold dermatitis - can manifest itself as redness of the skin, itchy spots and cracks. This was announced on February 3 by allergist and therapist Lyudmila Lapa. Ignoring the symptoms can lead to infection and deterioration of the skin, so it is important to wear gloves and use greasy moisturizers during the cold season.

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