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"Aunt Li, in your case, don't take a shower in the early hours of the morning and immediately after dinner."
When Aunt Li heard the doctor's words, she looked at the physical examination report in her hand with a puzzled expression. She fell into deep thought, and the heavy medical examination report in her hand made her think a lot. It all started two days ago, when she was picking up a puppy at a pet market and was bitten by a puppy.
Aunt Li, a 55-year-old retired middle school Chinese teacher, likes to visit the market to see if there is anything new. That day, she took a fancy to a lively puppy in the pet market, but she didn't expect the puppy to get excited and bite her. A bite on his hand instantly bleed, and there was a slight tingling sensation. Although the wound was not large, for the sake of safety, Aunt Li decided to go to the hospital for rabies vaccination.
While waiting in line at the hospital, Aunt Li thought that since she came, it would be better to have a physical examination by the way. So, she registered at the physical examination center. Two days later, she received a call from the hospital informing her to come and collect the medical report. As soon as Aunt Li learned the results of the physical examination, she immediately went to the hospital to find a doctor to talk about the results of the physical examination in detail.
The doctor carefully read Aunt Li's physical examination report and found that her blood pressure was a little high and her heart rate was not stable, so he asked her with concern: "Have you felt chest tightness and shortness of breath recently, especially after taking a bath?" ”
Aunt Li nodded and said, "Yes, it's been very hot lately, and I feel dizzy every time I take a shower." ”
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The doctor explained: "When you are over 55 years old, your physical condition requires special attention, and there are times when bathing is not good for your health. ”
Taking a shower in the early hours of the morning – the invisible health killer
The doctor first mentioned the dangers of taking a shower in the early hours of the morning. He explained that in the early hours of the morning, the temperature of the human body is low, and the blood vessels are in a relatively constricted state, and suddenly taking a hot bath will cause the blood vessels to dilate rapidly, blood pressure will change sharply, and the burden on the heart will increase. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, taking a bath in the early morning is easy to cause cardiovascular diseases, such as angina, myocardial infarction, etc.
A large number of data show that it is not uncommon for middle-aged and elderly people to have cardiovascular accidents caused by bathing in the early morning. The doctor specifically mentioned that there was a 60-year-old gentleman who suffered a sudden myocardial infarction after taking a bath in the early morning for a long time, but fortunately his life was saved in time.
Take a shower immediately after a meal – a burden on the digestive system
Next, the doctor talked about the dangers of bathing immediately after eating. After eating, most of the body's blood is concentrated in the digestive system to aid digestion and absorption. Taking a bath at this time will cause a large amount of blood to flow to the surface of the skin, affecting the normal work of the digestive system, leading to indigestion, abdominal pain and other problems.
A number of studies have shown that bathing immediately after meals can affect gastrointestinal peristalsis, and in the long term, it is easy to cause chronic gastrointestinal diseases. The doctor advised Aunt Li to rest for at least 30 minutes after eating before taking a shower to avoid negative effects on the digestive system.
After listening to the doctor's detailed explanation, Aunt Li suddenly realized that she decided to adjust her living habits from today. The doctor also reminded her that the choice of bath time is very important, and it is a good time to wake up in the morning and before going to bed at night. In addition, the water temperature should not be too high when bathing, so as not to cause excessive irritation to the heart and blood vessels.
To illustrate further, the doctor also told the story of a patient. The patient was in a similar situation to Aunt Li, as she used to take a shower immediately after a meal, which caused serious gastrointestinal problems. Later, under the advice of the doctor, the bath time was adjusted, and the symptoms gradually eased, and the physical condition also improved greatly.
In order to convince Aunt Li more, the doctor listed some data to support it. Worldwide, it is not uncommon for middle-aged and elderly people to have health problems caused by poor bathing habits. Data shows that bathing in the early hours of the morning increases the risk of cardiovascular accidents by 30%, while bathing immediately after meals increases the incidence of digestive disorders by 20%.
In addition to this, studies have shown that health risks can be significantly reduced by timing baths properly. Taking a shower in the morning and before going to bed in the evening not only cleanses the body, but also helps regulate body functions and improve sleep quality.
After listening to the doctor's detailed explanation, Aunt Li decided to change her lifestyle habits from today. She began to pay attention to bath times and avoided showers in the early hours of the morning and immediately after meals. Sure enough, it wasn't long before her chest tightness, shortness of breath and dizziness eased, and her blood pressure and heart rate gradually returned to normal.
In Aunt Li's story, we see the impact of poor bathing habits on health. So, for the elderly, how to scientifically choose the bath time to stay healthy?
Wake up in the morning and take a shower
After waking up in the morning, after a night's rest, the body functions gradually recover, and taking a bath can help cleanse the body, refresh the mind, and start the day. It is recommended to keep the water temperature at 35-37 degrees Celsius to avoid irritation of the heart and blood vessels by excessive water temperature.
Take a bath at night before going to bed
Taking a bath at night before going to bed can help relax the body, relieve fatigue and improve sleep quality. It is also recommended to keep the water temperature of the bath at 35-37 degrees Celsius, and the bath time should not be too long, 15-20 minutes is appropriate.
Bathe at least 30 minutes after eating
Resting for at least 30 minutes after meals before taking a shower can effectively avoid negative effects on the digestive system. At this time, the digestive system has begun to work, blood circulation gradually returns to normal, and bathing does not put too much burden on the body.
Avoid bathing immediately after strenuous exercise
After strenuous exercise, the body sweats more and the heart rate is faster, and taking a bath immediately will cause the blood circulation to speed up, which will put a burden on the heart. It is recommended to rest for 15-30 minutes and wait for the body to return to normal before bathing.
Pay attention to the water temperature and time
The water temperature should not be too high when bathing to avoid irritation to the heart and blood vessels. The bathing time should not be too long, 15-20 minutes is appropriate, to avoid long-term soaking and dry skin.
Through these measures, the elderly can choose bath time more scientifically, maintain physical and mental health, and enjoy a happy old age. I hope that Aunt Li's story can bring health inspiration to everyone, so that more people can understand the harm of bad bathing habits to the body and choose a healthy lifestyle that is more suitable for them.
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