The phenomenon of "body predicting the weather" has the potential to cause dangerous diseases.

According to Dr. Vi Van Duong, Department of Orthopedics and Trauma, Nam Saigon International General Hospital (HCMC), the phenomenon of "the body predicting the weather" is not uncommon.

At the hospital, many people come with the same description, that whenever it is cold, rainy or the humidity changes, the pain recurs, the joint stiffness in the morning or the aches and pains increase when sitting for a long time.

Although each person has different symptoms, the common point is that the pain appears right when the weather changes, affecting daily activities and quality of life.

3 causes of the phenomenon of "the body predicts the weather"

According to Dr. Duong, there are three common reasons why pain increases with the weather.

Firstly, the temperature and humidity decrease. When it is cold, blood vessels contract, tendons and muscles become stiff. People with diseases such as osteoarthritis, arthritis, gout, etc. often feel more pain because the joints become less flexible.

Second, resistance is reduced. Cold weather makes the immune system work poorly, the body is susceptible to inflammation and pain reactions are stronger, especially in the elderly or people with underlying diseases.

Third, cold weather habits. Sitting for long periods, being sedentary, and shivering in the cold reduces blood circulation, causing pain to appear or last longer. This is a common cause in office workers.

"Many patients share that every cold season their joint pain increases, especially in the morning or when it rains. This is a common physiological reaction, but if the pain persists or is accompanied by swelling, numbness, and limited mobility, it should not be taken lightly," Dr. Duong analyzed.

Safe ways to relieve pain when the weather changes

From common clinical situations, Dr. Duong recommends some measures to help reduce discomfort during the cold season.

Accordingly, people can gently massage the neck, back, and knees to increase blood circulation; keep the body warm, especially the neck, back, knees, and feet; exercise regularly, stand up after every 45-60 minutes of sitting for a long time; practice walking, yoga, or light exercises; eat a balanced diet, supplement foods rich in calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D; limit alcoholic beverages and fatty foods.

Hiện tượng cơ thể dự báo thời tiết tiềm ẩn bệnh lý nguy hiểm - 1 — Walking, yoga or light exercises help improve health. In the photo is a moment of exercise of the elderly in Tao Dan Park on cold days in Ho Chi Minh City at the end of November (Photo: Khoa Nguyen).

Dr. Duong emphasized that people should not arbitrarily use painkillers for bone and joint pain, especially anti-inflammatory drugs, to avoid dangerous situations. People with underlying medical conditions should follow the treatment regimen and consult with their doctor before applying exercise methods or taking supplements.

In addition, timely examination to prevent bad complications is also very important. At the Orthopedic Trauma Department, Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital, many cases of pain increasing with the weather were discovered along with osteoarthritis, tendonitis or cartilage damage.

Thanks to early examination, patients are treated with appropriate methods such as physical therapy, lifestyle adjustments, medical treatment, etc., helping to significantly improve their quality of life.

“Not all pain caused by the weather is dangerous. But if the pain lasts for a long time, affects daily activities or increases in severity when it is cold, the patient should get checked to find the exact cause,” Dr. Duong shared.

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