3 things to avoid when bathing in the morning to prevent the risk of stroke

Bathing in the morning helps the body to be alert and refreshed when starting a new day. However, for people at risk of stroke or cerebrovascular problems, some small habits while bathing pose potential risks.

To reduce the risk of stroke when bathing in the morning, especially for the elderly, the following should be noted:

Avoid sudden exposure to cold water

Dousing yourself with cold water suddenly in the morning, when the temperature is low, can create a cold shock reaction, causing your heart rate and blood pressure to increase rapidly. These reactions can increase the risk of ischemic stroke, according to the health website Medical News Today (UK).

People should avoid bathing in water that is too cold or too hot in the morning.

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Specifically, when the skin is suddenly exposed to cold water, peripheral blood vessels constrict, systolic blood pressure increases, and pressure on the walls of the brain and heart increases. In people with sclerotic or narrowed blood vessel walls, this causes small capillaries to rupture or weaken the already thin blood vessel walls. Another risk is cracking or flaking of atherosclerotic plaques, making platelets more likely to aggregate. All of these factors facilitate the formation of blood clots.

For people with high blood pressure, coronary artery disease or heart rhythm disorders, they should start bathing with warm water and then gradually lower the temperature, avoiding sudden changes to cold water.

Avoid bathing immediately after strenuous exercise.

Bathing immediately after vigorous exercise or when the body temperature is high, such as after jogging or being in the sun, can increase the pressure on the blood vessels in the brain. This is because vigorous exercise increases the heart rate and blood pressure. If you take a bath with hot or cold water at the same time, the blood vessels will contract or dilate too quickly, causing a sudden change in blood flow to the brain.

If the blood vessels in the brain or heart are damaged, the risk of stroke or brain hemorrhage will increase. Therefore, after strenuous exercise, rest for about 10-15 minutes to stabilize your heart rate and blood pressure before bathing.

Avoid taking a bath with water that is too hot right after waking up.

Morning is the time when blood pressure can rise when the sympathetic nervous system is active after waking up. If you take a hot bath at this time, the water temperature will dilate blood vessels. More blood will flow to the skin. If the brain or heart cannot compensate, it can lead to decreased cerebral blood flow or sudden changes in cerebral blood pressure. This condition increases the risk of stroke, especially hemorrhagic stroke.

Therefore, before bathing in the morning, people should sit for a few minutes after waking up, drink a glass of water, and then enter the bathroom; they should start bathing with warm water, according to Medical News Today .

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