What do doctors warn about taking a cold shower right after sunbathing?

Taking a cold shower right after coming home from the hot sun can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke...

Specialist Doctor 2 Nguyen Thi Diem Huong, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City - Branch 3 said that in the hot season, many people have the habit of taking cold showers to cool down after being in the sun. However, this is a habit that has many potential risks, can directly affect health, even endanger life.

Risk of myocardial infarction, stroke

"When the body is suddenly exposed to cold water temperatures, blood vessels will constrict, reducing heat loss, which can increase blood pressure, increase the risk of blood vessel rupture, leading to stroke, myocardial infarction, especially in people with existing cardiovascular diseases," Dr. Huong analyzed.

For people with a sedentary lifestyle and little exercise, sudden changes in temperature when taking a cold shower also cause an overreaction that increases the risk of myocardial infarction.

Bathing after sun exposure can potentially pose many health risks.

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Taking a cold shower right after being in the sun can easily cause heat stroke.

Taking a cold shower right after being in the sun can cause heat shock, causing body temperature to drop suddenly, especially in the elderly when the ability to adapt to temperature changes is reduced.

Mild signs of hypothermia include shivering, dizziness, lethargy, fatigue, nausea, and rapid heart rate. Severe signs can include shallow breathing, slow heart rate, and weakness.

Easy to catch a cold

When the body sweats and releases heat, taking a cold shower at this time will clog pores, sweat cannot escape and can easily cause colds.

In addition, after coming home from the sun, many people have the habit of standing right under the air conditioner or letting the fan blow directly on their face or sweaty body, causing the body to go into "cold shock", leading to sore throat, runny nose, and headache.

Sudden muscle contractions can easily lead to cramps.

Taking a cold shower right after being in the sun can cause sudden muscle contractions that can easily lead to cramps. At this time, the body has to deal with very strong and painful muscle contractions.

"You should wait at least 20-30 minutes for sweat to dry before bathing. During this time, you should hydrate your body, drink sips and divide the drinking time evenly. Do not let the fan or air conditioner blow directly on your body to avoid sudden temperature changes. When bathing, do not pour water from above your head, but wet your feet and hands first so that your body can gradually adapt to the temperature change," Dr. Huong recommends.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/tam-nuoc-lanh-ngay-sau-khi-di-nang-bac-si-canh-bao-dieu-gi-185250409105948776.htm