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There is a middle-aged repairman named Lai Zhengyang in Guangzhou.
Lai Zhengyang is 57 years old, his life is quite regular, and his greatest pleasure outside of work is riding a bicycle.
However, one day after waking up from a nap, he suddenly felt some discomfort in his chest.
At first, Lai Zhengyang didn't pay much attention to it, thinking that it might just be an improper sleeping position.
But as the discomfort persisted, he became concerned and contacted his family doctor for a check-up.
Doctors conducted a series of examinations on Lai Zhengyang and found that his electrocardiogram had a slight abnormality, but it did not reach the level of requiring emergency treatment.
The doctor reminded him that if he feels any discomfort during the ride, he should stop immediately to rest and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Lai Zhengyang followed the doctor's advice, but he didn't take this episode to heart.
However, just a few days later, on a white morning, Lai Zhengyang set off on his bicycle as usual.
During the ride, he began to feel severe pain in his chest, accompanied by difficulty breathing, but he thought it was only a temporary discomfort and decided to continue riding.
As a result, misfortune happened, Lai Zhengyang suddenly fainted on the side of the road, and when emergency personnel arrived, he had no vital signs.
Lai Zhengyang's tragedy has sounded a wake-up call for us.
Cycling as a popular form of fitness does have many benefits, but at the same time there are some potential risks, especially for middle-aged and elderly people.
Here, doctors would like to highlight several unusual symptoms that should be paid special attention to while riding.
If you feel severe pain in your chest while riding, it could be a sign of a heart problem.
Many people mistakenly think that it is just muscle pain, but for middle-aged and older people, this pain is likely to be a precursor to coronary heart disease, angina pectoris, or even myocardial infarction.
Secondly, if you feel that you have difficulty breathing, especially if it is accompanied by chest pain, it is a very dangerous sign.
Difficulty breathing can be a sign that the heart is not pumping blood effectively, and continuing to ride in this situation can be too taxing on the heart.
Also, if you experience dizziness or dizziness while riding, it may be a sign of insufficient blood supply to the brain.
Dizziness and dizziness can lead to loss of balance and increased risk of falls, and for middle-aged and older adults, this condition can mean serious problems with the blood supply to the heart or brain.
If you feel extreme fatigue or weakness, it could be a sign that your body is stopping. Continuous, high-intensity exercise consumes a lot of energy, which can lead to an overstrain on the heart for people with heart disease.
If you experience the above symptoms while riding or doing any form of sports, you should stop immediately and seek medical help.
Health is not just about being free from disease, it's about being able to respond to the body's signals at critical moments.
In Lai's case, we can see some of the often-overlooked details of health that are just as important in our daily lives.
On the issue of fluctuations in blood pressure.
Many people think that high blood pressure is the only concern to be concerned about, but low fluctuations in blood pressure are just as important.
Blood pressure fluctuates at different times of the day, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if your blood pressure fluctuates too much, it can be a warning of an underlying health problem.
A sudden drop in blood pressure, especially during exercise, can cause dizziness and even fainting, which can be very dangerous for activities that require a sense of balance, such as cycling.
For middle-aged and elderly people who often do cycling and other sports, it is very important to protect joint health.
Joint pain can be an early symptom of arthritis, and ignoring these pains and continuing to exercise at high intensity may accelerate the wear and tear of the joints.
Therefore, proper warm-up before exercising, as well as timely rest and medical attention if joint pain is felt, is essential to maintain joint health.
We need to pay attention to the body's water balance. The body's water balance is important for maintaining normal physiological functions.
Insufficient water not only affects the body's thermal regulation, but can also lead to hemoconcentration and increase the burden on the heart.
Therefore, even when you are not feeling thirsty, regular hydration is necessary.
Finally, heart rate is an important indicator of heart health and exercise intensity.
It is important for middle-aged and older adults to know their normal heart rate at rest and how it changes during exercise.
If the center rate of exercise is abnormally high or does not return to normal levels, this may be a sign that the heart is under too much stress, and you should stop exercising and consult a doctor in time.
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