Summer means vacation for many, but for numerous workers in tourism, construction and municipal services, it is a period of great exhaustion, with stress and the body often under great pressure, said Dr. Bogdan Lažetić from the Budva Health Center in "Colors of Morning" on TV Vijesti.
"Stress, whether physical or psychological, is the main trigger for weakening immunity. More and more patients are not getting enough rest, and they are not getting sick because they do not have immunity, but because they are constantly using it... People often think that immunity is a switch that turns on and off. It is not like that, it is constantly working. Even when you do not have symptoms, the body is fighting viruses and bacteria," warns Dr. Lažetić.
Special attention should be paid to the habit of drinking cold drinks or eating cold foods immediately after being in the sun.
"It is a local stress for the stomach and mucous membrane. Many young people get a sore throat after eating ice cream or watermelon because bacteria take advantage of the weakness and break through the body's barriers," explains Dr. Lažetić.
By sweating in the summer, we not only lose fluid, but also electrolytes.
"Magnesium is crucial for muscles, including the heart and blood vessels. Its deficiency reduces the body's resistance. That's why I advise taking it regularly during the summer," emphasizes Dr. Lažetić.
Although the number of summer stomach infections is lower this year, the number of more serious illnesses is increasing.
"There are more and more patients with malignant diseases, chronic bronchitis, as well as mental problems. Unfortunately, lately I have been hearing more and more from patients that their condition is worsening or that we have new cases of bronchitis. There are also more and more people with mental problems, which is a problem that needs more work, especially in Budva," warns Dr. Lažetić.
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