Dr Punam has issued a
warning to anyone taking certain medications for heart problems or poor circulation. Speaking on today's (Nov 4) episode of the BBC's talk show Morning Live, the
NHS GP urged people to see a doctor if they noticed certain symptoms while taking the medication that could be mistaken for something else.
As the
weather turns increasingly colder, people are being advised to
watch out for red-flag signs that can be easily overlooked due to the low temperatures. While it is common to feel cold during winter, still feeling cold or having cold hands and feet while indoors or wearing thick clothing shouldn't be ignored - and the type of medication you take can leave you vulnerable to these 'hidden' problems. Speaking to hosts Gethin Jones and Helen Skelton,
BBC Morning Live's resident doctor, Dr Punman, said: "In winter we do tend to feel the cold a lot more. Some people feel it more than others. We've all got different cold thresholds. But if you are feeling it when you're indoors, when you're layered up, when the heating's on and it's a new change, then it's worthwhile getting that checked out. "Sometimes, that kind of cold could be associated with an underlying condition. This isn't just about feeling a little bit cold. This is about it being something more than that shouldn't be ignored." She also said: "As we get older, we tend to lose our muscle mass, we lose our fat insulation, things that naturally keep us warm. Our metabolism also slows down."
