Football viewing risks?Heart doctors warn England fans:'Stay calm, watch heart!'

Janak9955

Watching football can be life-threatening? According to an interview with a heart doctor in England this season, English fans should be careful while watching matches, as there are potential health risks associated with watching England play. He isn't exaggerating, there are genuine risks!

This European Championship hasn't been smooth sailing for England. Even against weaker teams like Slovakia in the Round of 16, England conceded first and was on the verge of elimination until Bellingham scored an equalizer in the last minute of stoppage time. Then, Kane scored early in extra time to secure a win, saving England from an early exit.

The poor performance of England has frustrated fans, who hope the team will show its true strength rather than causing anxiety until the last minute. The English tabloid "The Sun" interviewed heart specialist Dorian Dugmore during this time, who warned fans to take care of their mental health while watching matches, especially when watching England play, which can increase the risk of heart problems.

He emphasized that he's not exaggerating, citing data showing a spike in heart attacks during the 1998 World Cup when England lost to Argentina on penalties. The number of heart attack cases increased by nearly a quarter, from an average of 77 per day to 100. Moreover, the playing style of England manager Southgate can lead fans to despair and anger. Additionally, fans often binge drink on match days, further increasing stress and heart attack risks.

So, friends watching football should also prioritize their health and not let the excitement of the game harm their bodies!

Iravan774

England's team always plays with the fans' emotions to the extreme. Poor fans' hearts!

Kalkin995

People with heart disease, even when they're at home sleeping, face risks, let alone attending football matches. Doctors' warnings seem unnecessary! For those with heart conditions, it's not just about being unfit to be fans anymore, but also risky to attend matches of their favorite teams. From a patient's perspective, it's risking their life unnecessarily, which isn't worth it at all. Yet, they love football and their teams. What can others do?

As a heart doctor, are your warnings effective? Since they are "fans," they prioritize football over life itself. Reminding them seems futile and meaningless!

Let's just leave it. Take care of your own heart. Each person's life is their own, and what others say might just be hot air, isn't it?

Shri333

This is indeed true. You should know that back in the day, countless people had issues at Jackson's concerts! That is madness!

Yamini003

Haha, that title is spot on, it's hilarious! And let me tell you, I can't understand the excitement of most football fans! Watching their reactions in the bar is also quite an amusement... I've even wondered if some of them might get so worked up they’d have a heart attack...lol

Kabir903

"Watching football really does have its risks. For us, watching the World Cup and the European Championship usually doesn't involve much attachment to a particular team, so we don't worry too much about our team being eliminated. However, some fans love to gamble and often place bets while watching the game. The outcome and number of goals become directly related to us. If the match goes the way we bet, then we are naturally very happy. But if things go the opposite way, we often get nervous...

For those with heart conditions, this kind of tension increases the risk. Many fans watch these matches late at night, and at this time, the heart is most vulnerable. If they get too excited, it can be quite dangerous for those with underlying health issues. Every time there's a major tournament, there are news reports of people dying suddenly from watching the games, and this is likely the reason.

So for fans with underlying health conditions, it's better to avoid staying up late to watch the matches. Watching the replay the next day is a good alternative, especially for those with health issues. They should definitely avoid betting while watching the game, as this increases the stress on the heart significantly. Of course, those who are more carefree might not feel this pressure. Alternatively, one could take a nap before the match and then get up to watch it. Another important point is that drinking ice-cold beer in the middle of the night can also be harmful, so one should be cautious about that as well!"

977Iti

It's normal for fans to get so passionate about watching games that some might even faint. Die-hard fans can go crazy regardless of their health conditions, losing themselves in the moment. However, we ordinary folks still need to take care of our bodies and not follow their example.