Winter is coming
Meet in the hot springs
It has become one of the leisure ways that everyone is passionate about
recently
Some netizens posted
I contracted HPV after soaking in the hot springs
Netizens in the comment area said
I had the same experience myself
And said that "I will never dare to soak in the hot springs again"
Some netizens also said that they had finished soaking in the hot springs
I have a gynecological disease
Can I get HPV and gynecological diseases from hot springs?
Under what circumstances is it not recommended for girls to soak in hot springs?
What should I do if I want to soak in a hot spring but am afraid of infection?
Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, University City Hospital
Tang Hong, deputy chief physician of the Department of Gynecology, gave the answer
What is HPV
HPV, also known as papillomavirus, is a double-stranded circular DNA virus that is classified into high-risk and low-risk types according to carcinogenicity.
Persistent infection with high-risk HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer and its precancerous lesions, while low-risk HPV can cause genital warts and other benign lesions.
HPV is transmitted to patients and infected people, especially in the genital skin or mucous membranes of patients, and can be transmitted to spouses or sexual partners through sexual contact, and can also be transmitted to each other among homosexuals.
HPV is mainly transmitted through the following routes:
● Sexual transmission: It is also the most important mode of transmission. Mucosal contact during same-sex or heterosexual sex can cause infection;
● Mother-to-child transmission: commonly found in genital tract infections HPV is transmitted from mothers to newborns during childbirth, such as recurrent papillomas of the respiratory tract in children, which may be caused by HPV6/11 infection obtained from vaginal secretions during childbirth;
● Skin-to-skin and mucosal contact: In addition to the cervix, HPV can also infect other parts of the body, such as the mouth, throat, skin and anus, and induce corresponding tumors.
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HPV and gynaecological diseases?
HPV virus is a non-enveloped virus, relatively strong resistance to the outside world, relatively stable in the range of pH 6-8, and easy to inactivate below pH 5.0 or above pH 9.0.
The HPV virus has a very important characteristic, it is cold and not heat resistant, and it deteriorates at 55-60 °C, so high temperature disinfection can inactivate the virus.
The majority of hot springs have a temperature of 40-75°C, while the optimal temperature of hot springs that most of our bodies tolerate is 40-45°C, and in this temperature range, the HPV virus can survive.
Therefore, when the hot spring water contains viruses, there is indeed a chance of contact with the virus, and the skin or mucous membranes will be carried, and if there are small cracks in the skin and mucous membranes, it is easy to cause the HPV virus to invade the human body and cause infection.
Similarly, other gynecological inflammations, such as Candida and bacteria, may also be susceptible to infection due to hot springs changing the pH of the vagina, or the female body's weakened resistance to pathogens. Therefore, it is not the hot spring itself, but the hot spring that is at risk of infection for a specific group of people.
These people should not soak in hot springs
1. Elderly people with hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, emphysema, and anemia.
Bathing in hot springs for a long time may lead to sweating, dizziness and other uncomfortable symptoms, especially when the outdoor temperature is low and the hot spring water temperature is high, due to the stimulation of alternating hot and cold, it is easy to cause blood vessels to dilate and cause discomfort.
2. Diabetic patients should not soak in hot springs for a long time.
Because the water temperature is too high, the absorption of insulin may be accelerated, the body's energy expenditure will increase, and the burden on the heart will be increased, which is more likely to cause accidents.
3. Patients with severe arteriosclerosis and people with poor long-term hypertension control should not soak in hot springs.
Because the endothelial function and elasticity of blood vessels in such patients are reduced and the fragility of blood vessels increases, when soaking in hot springs, cold and hot stimuli alternate, and blood vessels frequently contract and expand, which can lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents.
4. Children and pregnant women should not soak in hot springs for a long time.
It is best for children and pregnant women to soak in the hot springs for no more than 30 minutes.
5. Women who are in their menstrual period, people with hot spring allergies, and people with wounds, ulcers, and serious infections on their skin should not soak in hot springs.
6. People with infectious skin diseases should not go to hot springs to avoid infecting others.
7. People with allergies should be careful when bathing in hot springs.
Prolonged soaking in hot springs can cause thinning of epidermal lipids, which can lead to dryness, scaling, and itching.
The right way to soak in the hot springs
(1) Choose a formal and hygienic hot spring place: When choosing a hot spring place, pay attention to its health permit, business license and other qualifications to ensure the hygiene and safety of the place. At the same time, find out whether the water source of the hot spring has been purified and whether the water quality is up to standard.
(2) Carry personal items: In order to avoid cross-infection, bring your own personal items such as towels, bath towels, slippers, etc., and clean and disinfect them before and after use.
(3) Pay attention to personal hygiene: Before soaking in the hot spring, you should wash your body, especially the intimate parts, to reduce the possibility of bacteria, viruses and other pathogens entering the hot spring water.
(4) Understand the contraindications of hot springs: Know your physical condition, if you have a history of diseases, allergies, etc., you should choose a suitable hot spring under the advice of a doctor. Avoid bathing in hot springs on an empty stomach, full of food, fatigue, etc.
(5) Control the bathing time: For those who are soaking in the hot springs for the first time, it is recommended that each bathing time should not exceed 15 minutes, and then gradually increase according to the individual's tolerance. Avoid bathing for long periods of time to avoid overtiring your body. Avoid crowds: Try to choose spa areas with fewer people and plenty of space to reduce the risk of cross-infection.
(6) Pay attention to keep warm: when soaking in hot springs, replenish water in time and avoid soaking in hot spring water for a long time, which will lead to hypothermia. After getting out of the water, dress in time to keep warm and avoid catching a cold.
(7) Observe the changes in the body: If you have dizziness, chest tightness, shortness of breath and other uncomfortable symptoms during the hot spring bath, you should stop bathing immediately, rest and seek medical attention in time.
(8) Care after bathing in hot springs, clean the body in time after bathing: After bathing in hot springs, wash your body with clean water, especially private parts, to reduce the residue of pathogens in the hot spring water. Moisturizing skin care: After soaking in the hot springs, the skin may become dry, so apply moisturizing skin care products in time to keep the skin hydrated.
(9) Pay attention to rest: After soaking in the hot springs, the body may feel tired, so take proper rest and avoid strenuous exercise. At the same time, monitor the physical condition, and pay attention to observe whether there are abnormal symptoms in the body after soaking in the hot spring, such as itchy skin, redness and swelling, fever, etc. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention promptly.
Finally, the editor reminds
It's good to soak in the hot springs
However, you must know the taboos of bathing in hot springs in advance
And don't forget to keep warm
Source: Southern Metropolis Daily, Nandu Health News, Health Appointment
Editor-in-charge: Zhu Meirong
Editor: Anne Xu