Endocrinologist Dr. Daria Podcheninova points out that sharp changes in temperature can cause myocardial infarction or stroke in people who are affected by weather changes.
According to her, if you experience a severe headache, numbness in the face or limbs, or problems with speech or vision, you should immediately call an ambulance.
She says: "When severe weather changes occur, the body, especially the heart and blood vessels, is subjected to stress. Worrying symptoms include a sudden and severe headache that is different from a normal headache, severe weakness, numbness in the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body, and facial asymmetry. Speech disturbances, such as slurring speech, a feeling of a sticky lump in the mouth, and difficulty finding the right words, are also considered serious."
According to her, serious signs include sudden vision loss, double vision, blurred vision, or spots in front of the eyes; sharp, squeezing pain behind the breastbone that radiates to the left arm, shoulder blade, or jaw; and severe shortness of breath. Warning signs also include a sharp rise in blood pressure that does not respond to usual medications; severe dizziness with loss of balance; and irregular heartbeat with blurred vision.
She says: "All of these symptoms may indicate a myocardial infarction, stroke, or hypertensive crisis, requiring immediate contact with an ambulance."
The doctor points out that a physician should be consulted regularly if a person is unable to work due to weather sensitivity, if symptoms persist for more than 24 hours, and if the condition does not improve with usual measures. A doctor should also be consulted if insomnia, panic attacks, unexplained anxiety, or depression persist as a result of weather changes.
