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Is it possible to take a bath at a temperature, why not
Is it possible to take a bath at a temperature or not? The question is especially relevant when the fever does not drop for several days, and you have to sweat often. What does official medicine think about this? What is the best way for a patient to act?
Can I wash myself at a temperature?
Experts do not answer this question unequivocally, although there is a need to cleanse the skin pores from sweat. It all depends on the chosen method of solving the problem. The following recommendations should be adopted.
• You can wash, but in the shower. Body temperature should not be higher than 38 °. At higher rates, it is better to do with a light wet rubdown.
• Warm, abundant drink is recommended the day before. Tea with raspberries and raspberry jam is perfect.
• The water temperature cannot exceed 38 °.
• The stay in the bathroom should be as short as possible (no more than 15 minutes), and it is better to leave the door ajar. The high humidity of the room provokes a deterioration in the condition of the cold.
• Water treatments are good for the evening hours and include sleep as a mandatory next step.
• In case of severe headache, it is better to postpone the procedure.
• Hypothermia after a shower is unacceptable.
• Shampooing should be avoided.
• It is important to wipe dry.
• A warm drink is required after a shower.
If you are thinking about whether you can take a bath with a temperature, there will probably be more opinions against than opinions for. Doctors do not recommend doing this, and any question that is in doubt should be discussed with your doctor.
Why you can’t take a bath at a temperature
The consequences of taking a bath and carrying out procedures that help warm the body will make themselves felt:
• a sharp rise in temperature and, as a result, body cramps, shortness of breath, vomiting;
• deterioration in the work of the heart and blood vessels: the appearance of shortness of breath, pain, heart rhythm failure, cyanosis of the skin;
• the transition of the disease to a more serious stage, for example, to bronchitis or pneumonia: increased cough, headache, muscle weakness, fatigue, severe shortness of breath.
There is only one conclusion: taking a bath at a temperature means aggravating the state of a weakened organism. This method of maintaining hygiene during a cold is especially dangerous for people with high or low blood pressure, heart problems, varicose veins, and impaired blood circulation in the brain.
Causes of low body temperature
Everyone knows that the normal body temperature of a healthy person is 36,6 degrees Celsius. Lowering the values of the thermometer to 35, 5 degrees may indicate some diseases. For example, the most popular reason for a drop in body temperature is hypothermia. In addition, stress and overwork can also “lower” the temperature. However, one should not forget about more serious reasons, which include the exacerbation of chronic diseases, diseases of the adrenal glands, thyroid gland. In addition, sometimes the reason lies in pregnancy.
If there is no temperature or other contraindications for taking a bath, but you feel that you are overworked or get sick, an aromatic healing infusion will help. This bath will relax your body and calm your mind, while healthy oils will also remove toxins.
To prepare, you will need 5 drops of lavender oil, 5 drops of rosemary oil, and 2 cups of bath salts. We add all the ingredients to warm, not hot water and take such a bath for 20-30 minutes. Sprigs of dry lavender and rosemary can also be added if desired.
Anna Gerasimenko, Rumiya Safiulina, Editorial Wday.ru