Consultant Cardiology, Dr. Khaled Al -Nimr, warned of the health risks resulting from continuous exposure to noise, stressing that annoying voices of all kinds are among the environmental factors that directly affect the health of the cardiovascular and blood vessels.
Al -Nimr explained that chronic exposure to noise leads to an increase in the secretion of stress hormones such as cortisol and enorcineraline, which are responsible for lifting blood pressure and gradually accelerating the atherosclerosis process, which enhances the risk of heart disease in the long run.
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He pointed out that this relationship between noise and high pressure is not limited to theoretical expectations only, but has been confirmed by large -scale population studies conducted on societal slides living near airports, where a significant increase in rates of pressure and heart disease were recorded.
He indicated that the effect of noise is not only related to the level of sound, but also depends on the frequency and continuity of exposure, which makes the continuous daily noise a worrying source of public health requires attention and setting strategies to prevent it.
He pointed to the importance of applying practical procedures to reduce the impact of noise in daily life, whether by improving voice isolation in homes, or reducing exposure time for severe noise sources, especially in residential areas near biological facilities.
In another aspect of health warnings, Dr. Al -Nimr alerted important side effects of some pressure medications, specifically thiazid diuretics, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure but may cause other health problems.
He said that these medications may lead to high levels of uric acid in the blood, which raises the possibility of gout in some patients, especially those who have a pre -medical history with the disease or are already suffering from an increase in acid.
He stressed that the side effects resulting from these drugs require a review of the attending physician in order to adjust the treatment plan, which may include changing the type of drug or reducing the dose to avoid possible complications without affecting the effectiveness of blood pressure control.
He also explained that the use of diuretics is not a permanent option in all cases, especially in patients with heart failure, as the doctor decides how needed it is based on congestive symptoms that appear on the patient such as shortness of breath and swelling of the legs.
He stressed that some patients continue on these drugs for temporary periods only until their condition is stabilized, then they are gradually stopped under medical supervision, pointing out that random or long use without necessity may lead to counterproductive results.
Al -Nimr called for the necessity of raising awareness of these pharmaceutical aspects, especially since many patients are unaware of possible side effects and continue to use drugs for long periods without review, which may exacerbate their health problems instead of improving them.
He also urged the need to enhance communication between the patient and the doctor, and not to be satisfied with old medical prescriptions, but rather review them regularly and evaluate the actual need to continue treatment or make adjustments based on the development of the clinical condition.
It focused on the importance of continuous monitoring of the condition of heart and pressure patients, and monitoring any changes in physical symptoms or vital indicators, indicating that controlling blood pressure does not mean the end of the risk but rather requires accurate and continuous follow -up.
Al -Nimr concluded his speech by inviting health authorities to continue the efforts to raise awareness of environmental and pharmaceutical risks, stressing that prevention starts from the correct information, and that building a health societal awareness of a participatory responsibility that includes both specialists and media.