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Medicine does not match drink

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Rio - The festival season is, but the carnival can become a serious problem for chronic patients. According to the Municipal Health Secretariat, in the days of revelry there is an increase of patients coming to hospitals with seizures of high blood pressure, chest pain, and CVA. The problem occurs because many fail to take medications for diseases like hypertension, believing they can drink alcoholic smoothly.

"We have observed, for example, that many patients are seen at Sambadrome report that discontinued the use of medicines such as anti-hypertensives, without medical recommendation. Many arrive with a headache caused by increased pressure and chest pain, "says Lucia Silveira, superintendent of urgency and emergency of the municipal Department of Health and Civil Defense.

PHOSPHORUS IN KEROSENE

"In the case of hypertension, drinking is bad, but suspended the remedy is worse," says Lucia. The cardiologist Marcos Benchimol, patients who stop taking the medication against high blood pressure and drink are at risk folded. "When the person stops taking the medicine one day, she passes that day without control and can have a pressure surge. And also if she drinks, the risk is greater because the alcohol is hypertensive.

That is, she scratched the match in kerosene, "alert. "The best is not drinking, but drinking is better not to stop taking the medicine of the pressure." Diabetics, however, should seek a doctor to know how to proceed, warning Lucia. "You can not ban a diabetic to drink a beer for life, but we must examine the particular case to know the best way forward," recommends.

People who are using anti-inflammatory drugs, tranquilizers and antibiotics should be given. "The most conservative is that the person being medicated not swallow liquor because it is not known what type of increase will occur. It may be that a particular antibiotic cause adverse reactions due to interaction with alcohol or an anti leave the patient very drowsy, "warns Benchimol.

STAY FOR FREE food poisoning

The care with the drugs should not be the only concern of foliões. You must be aware of beverages and foods to avoid diseases like hepatitis A, leptospirosis and even poisoning.

Experts warn that consumers must call or straw cups instead of consuming soft drinks and beer in cans. If you prefer to drink straight the person on the package, it is important to note the conditions for packaging of the product and check with the seller if the can or bottle was washed with water and soap.

According to doctors, the merrymaker should eat plenty of water and juices to prevent dehydration. Foods with mayonnaise should be avoided due to risk of poisoning, especially in warmer days.



Source: The Day online

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