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Winter (Medicine)
Winter (pronounced: /ˈwɪntər/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe certain conditions, symptoms, or phenomena that are particularly prevalent or exacerbated during the winter season. The term originates from the Old English 'winter', which is of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'winter' and German 'Winter'.
Winter-Related Medical Conditions
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): A type of depression that's related to changes in seasons. SAD begins and ends at about the same times every year. If you're like most people with SAD, your symptoms start in the fall and continue into the winter months, sapping your energy and making you feel moody.
- Winter Asthma: Asthma symptoms that become worse in winter due to cold air causing airways to tighten, making it harder to breathe.
- Winter Eczema: A condition where the skin becomes inflamed, itchy, and dry due to the cold and dry winter air.
- Winter Vomiting Disease: Also known as norovirus, it is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It is more common in winter but can occur at any time of the year.
Winter-Related Medical Phenomena
- Winter Blues: A common phenomenon where people feel down or depressed during the winter months. It is often linked to the lack of sunlight and shorter days.
- Winter Itch: A common skin condition characterized by dry, itchy skin caused by dry indoor heating and low humidity levels during winter.
- Winter Nosebleeds: Nosebleeds are more common in winter due to the dry indoor air causing the nasal membranes to dry out and become more susceptible to bleeding.
Related Terms
- Cold Weather Injuries: Injuries such as frostbite and hypothermia that are caused by exposure to cold temperatures.
- Flu Season: The period, which peaks in winter, when influenza is most widespread.
- Vitamin D Deficiency: A condition that is more common in winter due to less exposure to sunlight, which is needed to produce vitamin D.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Winter
- Wikipedia's article - Winter
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