Recently, there have been some cases of unconsciousness or stroke when playing pickleball, causing health experts to spoke out the danger of the hot days.
A medical expert explains that the fast -intensity exercise like pickleball can cause great stress to the cardiovascular system, especially in people with a history of high blood pressure, cardiovascular or vascular disorders. These factors increase the risk of thrombosis, leading to stroke due to ischemia or cerebral hemorrhage.
According to the Vietnamese press, some people collapsed in the middle of the battle due to heat shock when it was over 38 ° C. Initially, the victim appeared with dizziness, nausea, fatigue and then lost consciousness. Even when playing indoors, if the air is stuffy and the outdoor temperature is high, players can still have a stroke if they do not know how to stop in time.
The press also emphasized another factor is an air -conditioned yard. Cold space causes blood vessels to shrink, muscles decrease elasticity, slow reflexes, easily injury or heat shock when converting heat from the outside. For people with a background disease, playing in a sudden cold environment can cause hypotension, heart attack or stroke.
Some prevention recommendations:
- Drink water and supplement electricity regularly (every 15-20 minutes), even without thirst. Avoid dehydration leading to blood concentration and heart failure.
- Play at a cool time, like early morning or evening; Avoid the peak sunshine from 10:00 am to 16:00.
- Start thoroughly for 15-20 minutes, to warm the body, help the circulatory system and nervous – muscle are ready to work, reduce injury and health risks.
- Stop playing as soon as signs of abnormalities such as dizziness, headache, numbness, shortness of breath; Find a cool place, rest and drink water, if the symptoms are prolonged to the medical facility.
- Appropriate equipment: Wear light, light, cool clothes, use sunglasses, wide -brimmed hats … and use soft sole to protect the front of the hot yard or slippery surface.
The hot summer is a favorable time for many outdoor sports participants, but it also has many potential risks without the knowledge and habits of scientific mobilization. If you or your loved ones are playing pickleball, be well -prepared in both health and rest tactics to both enjoy sports and protect yourself.