In chronic diseases that limit physical activity, such as heart failure, severe coronary heart disease, diseases of the musculoskeletal system, neurological diseases, it is better to return from walking and choose a more relaxing vacation. This was told by INVITRO therapist Ivan Romasov to socialbites.ca.
According to the doctor, the potential hazards depend on the walking route.
“If the path goes through the forest, these are insects (mosquitoes, ticks, etc.), snakes, tree roots you may come across, various poisonous berries and mushrooms, etc. If these are mountains, then cold, bruises, fall injuries, possible decompression sickness, decreased oxygen concentration, high solar activity, etc. All these factors should be taken into account at the preparatory stage. For example, buy high-heeled narrow shoes from snakes, wear clothes that cover most of the body from ticks, or get a protective vaccination.”
The doctor reminded you that you should consume a lot of water on any trip. You need to think about this at the preparatory stage.
“Or take water with you (bottled or in a hydration bag) or from settlements along the route (campsites, shelters, shops in towns, villages, etc.). Beware of water from reservoirs, rivers and other bodies of water – no one knows that the water in them is suitable for drinking. If it is not possible to carry water with you, then take a filter bottle or any other proven tool or device for filtering water, ”explained the therapist.
Food should be non-perishable and in a form suitable for storage and transport. The diet should contain equal amounts of both protein and carbohydrates. It is better to avoid dairy and sour-milk products, fresh meat, confectionery.
“Wonders, pasta, freeze-dried foods, canned foods, dried meat, nuts and dried fruit, biscuits, biscuits, waffles, candied fruit, fruit, muesli and chocolates are ideal for hiking – things that can be stored outside without problems. freezer. But it is important to choose the right product list, taking into account existing diseases and conditions. Under no circumstances should you eat strawberries, herbs or anything you come across on the road. For example, even fungi, nuts or plants you know can have animal droppings, so there is a risk of infection and parasites. Even professional gait trainers sometimes make mistakes about the edibility of some fruits and mushrooms, ”said the expert.
If there is a disease, you need to stock up on all the prescribed drugs, preferably in double sizes – there is a risk of dropping or losing the pills on a walk. Even if the disease is currently in remission, in case of exacerbation it is still necessary to take medication. In any case, the first aid kit should contain painkillers, antidiarrheal drugs, antispasmodics, allergy medications, antiseptics, sterile and elastic bandages and preparations for the initial treatment of wounds.
“If you are traveling to areas where the disease is endemic, vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis is essential. If you have not been vaccinated before, the classic vaccination is done according to the following scheme: the first injection and the second injection in a month. You can visit the focus two weeks after the second dose. You can also schedule an emergency vaccination There is: however, the interval is reduced to two weeks, and two weeks after the second dose you can also visit the outbreak, ”the doctor added.
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