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1. Bleeding Disorders
Why it’s risky:
Ginger has natural blood-thinning properties. While this can be helpful in reducing inflammation and preventing clots, it can also increase bleeding risk in people with bleeding disorders like hemophilia or von Willebrand disease.
Warning: If you bruise easily, have heavy periods, or are on blood-thinning medication (like warfarin or aspirin), avoid ginger tea or use it only under medical supervision.
2. Gallstones or Gallbladder Issues
Warning: If you’ve been diagnosed with gallstones, gallbladder disease, or experience upper right abdominal pain after meals, skip the ginger tea.
3. Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
Why it’s risky:
Ginger is known to help reduce high blood pressure, but if your blood pressure is already low, ginger tea can cause it to drop further, leading to dizziness, fainting, or fatigue.
Warning: If you often feel lightheaded when standing or already have hypotension, ginger tea might not be a good idea.
4. Diabetes (with Medication)
Why it’s risky:
Ginger can help regulate blood sugar levels, but when combined with diabetes medication, it can cause blood sugar to drop too low — a condition known as hypoglycemia.
Warning: If you’re taking insulin or other blood sugar-lowering drugs, monitor your levels carefully and talk to your doctor before using ginger regularly.
5. Heart Conditions
Why it’s risky:
Ginger may interact with medications used to treat heart disease, such as beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers. In large amounts, it can also affect heart rhythms or blood pressure levels.
Warning: Always consult your cardiologist before using herbal remedies, especially if you have an irregular heartbeat or take heart medications.
6. Pregnancy (In High Doses)
Why it’s risky:
While ginger is often used to treat morning sickness, high doses of ginger may be linked to uterine contractions or bleeding, especially in the first trimester.
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