Everyone has experienced the feeling of being suddenly drenched with cold water. Not only does the body feel cold, but there is also a sense of discomfort in the chest. This is actually a manifestation of the constriction of the heart's blood vessels. Sometimes, when the blood vessels constrict and the pressure in the blood vessels increases, blood pressure can suddenly rise. So if you don't shower properly, it can be harmful to your body!
On a hot day, a patient felt uncomfortable all over his body. He took a bucket of water and poured it over his head, instantly feeling much cooler. But soon after, he experienced chest tightness and began sweating profusely. Three hours later, he suffered a massive myocardial infarction, his blood pressure continued to drop, and he went into cardiogenic shock. Despite several attempts at resuscitation using high doses of cardiac stimulants and vasopressors, he sadly passed away.
Who would have thought that a bucket of water could destroy a family! In the dog days of summer, there are 6 situations where you should never take a shower! Everyone, young and old, must know.
1. When you are sweating profusely
When you are sweating heavily, suddenly cooling down causes the pores to constrict. The disrupted regulation of body temperature is just a superficial phenomenon. In fact, this can also cause the constriction of blood vessels and internal organs, leading to the onset of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Everyone has experienced the feeling of suddenly being drenched with cold water. Not only does the body feel cold, but there is also a sense of discomfort in the chest. This is actually a manifestation of the constriction of the heart's blood vessels. Sometimes, when the blood vessels constrict, the pressure in the blood vessels increases, and blood pressure can suddenly rise!
2. After drinking alcohol
Alcohol inhibits liver function and hinders the release of glycogen. When taking a shower, the consumption of glucose in the body increases. Taking a shower after drinking alcohol can lead to dizziness, blurred vision, weakness all over the body, and in severe cases, even hypoglycemic coma.
3. After a full meal
Taking a shower after a full meal causes the blood vessels on the surface of the skin to dilate due to the stimulation of hot water, while the blood supply to the abdomen decreases relatively. This can affect digestion and absorption, leading to low blood sugar, and even fainting.
4. After physical or mental labor
Whether it is physical or mental labor, it is important to rest for a while before taking a shower. Otherwise, it can easily cause insufficient blood supply to the heart and brain, and even fainting.
5. When you have a fever
When the body temperature rises to 38 degrees Celsius, the body's heat consumption can increase by 20%. The body is very weak at this time, and accidents can easily occur during a shower.
6. When you have low blood pressure
Because the water temperature during a shower is relatively high, it can cause blood vessels to dilate. People with low blood pressure are prone to inadequate blood supply to the brain, leading to fainting.
