Taking a shower is a very comfortable thing, it can eliminate fatigue and improve health. However, some people often experience symptoms such as palpitations, dizziness, and limb fatigue while taking a shower. In severe cases, it can cause falls in the bathhouse and result in external injuries. This phenomenon is also known as “fainting pond”, and many people with “fainting pond” have symptoms of anemia. It is caused by water vapor during bathing, which opens up the skin’s capillaries and concentrates blood on the skin, affecting the overall blood circulation; It can also be caused by not having a meal a few hours before taking a shower or having low blood sugar.
First aid measures:
1. If this situation occurs, there is no need to panic. Just leave the bathroom immediately and lie down, and drink a cup of hot water, which will slowly return to normal.
2. If it is heavy, you should also relax and rest, take a flat lying position, and it is best to use books, clothes, etc. available around you to raise your legs. After getting a little better, you should open the window for ventilation, wipe your body with a cold towel, from your face to your toes, then put on your clothes and turn your head towards the window to recover.
Notes:
To prevent discomfort during bathing, the bathing time should be shortened or interrupted. Also, drink a warm cup of sugar water before taking a shower.
2. Patients with heart diseases such as angina and myocardial infarction should avoid prolonged bathing.
3. Pay attention to exercising regularly, improve physical fitness, and stabilize the body’s neural regulation function.
To prevent sudden fainting during bathing, a ventilation fan should be installed in the bathroom to keep the indoor air fresh.
5. Smoking is prohibited when taking a shower, and leave the bathroom immediately after washing.