Potential risks of exercising when sick
According to Dr. Manjusha Agarwal - Senior Consultant, Internal Medicine, Gleneagles Hospital (Parel, Mumbai, India), when a person gets sick and starts experiencing certain symptoms, the body's immune system will switch into warning mode to fight these harmful bacteria and viruses. While fighting these viruses and bacteria, your body will become exhausted and lose all energy .
That's why you should avoid exercising when you're sick. You should take time for your body to recover and avoid putting too much pressure on your body. If you still try to exercise while you are sick, it will make symptoms worse and slow down the recovery process.
Is it safe to exercise when sick?
“If symptoms are mild and can improve within a day or two, it is considered safe to engage in light activities or physical activity to avoid putting too much pressure on the body,” says Dr. Agarwal. body".
However, she adds, if symptoms become severe and require immediate medical attention, stress or any physical pressure on the body should be avoided as it can aggravate the condition. gets worse and leads to serious damage to the body.
Some warning signs indicate that it's best to avoid exercise if you're unwell:
- High fever.
- Sudden increase in blood sugar levels.
- Sudden increase in blood pressure.
- Irregular or pounding heartbeat.
- Chest pain.
- Severe chest pain.
If you experience any of the above signs, seek medical attention immediately to avoid any further complications. Exercises or physical activities such as cardio, working out or even the simplest things like walking should be avoided to protect your health.
