Karva Chauth is an important festival celebrated by married women across the country, in which prayers, worship, and fasting are done for the long life and better health of their husbands. This fast is waterless and continues from sunrise to moonrise. Health experts say that women need to be careful about their health during the fast.
It is quite common to suffer from severe weakness and low blood pressure during fasting without water throughout the day, so you must know about the measures that can be taken to prevent such health problems.
There is a tradition of eating Sargi before starting the fast. The dietician says it is important for you to take care of your eating habits during Sargi. Knowing about what to eat and what not to eat before fasting and following it can help protect you from serious health problems. Let us know what should be done if you suffer from weakness and low blood pressure during fasting.
Problem of weakness and low blood pressure?
While talking to Amar Ujala, Dietician Anamika Singh says that hypotension, commonly known as low blood pressure, is a very common problem during fasting. Due to this, you may also suffer from severe weakness, dizziness, headache, difficulty in breathing and fatigue. If not taken care of, the situation can become so serious that you may faint and have to break the fast. Therefore, preventive measures must be taken in advance.
Why does this kind of problem occur?
Dietician Anamika says problems like weakness, fainting, and low blood pressure are normal during fasting. This is a problem caused by a lack of glucose needed for energy in the body. Glucose is most essential for energy and we continue to get the required amount of glucose through food.
You may experience serious complications due to a lack of both food and water during Karva Chauth.
It is important to pay attention to the diet before fasting
To avoid problems arising during the Karva Chauth fast, it is important to consume plenty of healthy and nutritious food before the fast. You need to take care of hydration. For this, drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine-containing drinks. During Sargi, consume nutritious fruits and vegetables which can store nutrients in the body.
Drinking coconut water maintains the balance of electrolytes which helps in protecting you from weakness.
Keep these things in mind
Dietician Anamika says, that if you often have problems with blood pressure or diabetes, then definitely consult your doctor before fasting.
In most cases, such problems can be avoided by taking care of a healthy diet and hydration before fasting. If you are facing any kind of health problem or feeling dizzy during the fast, then immediately go to the doctor.
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