Lipchan explained why you can not jump into cold water after a sauna

Residents of the Lipetsk region were warned against a popular, but extremely dangerous bathing habit - a sharp dive into the ice font or pool immediately after leaving the hot steam room. About the deadly threats to the heart Lenta.ru told physician Elina Aranovich.

The doctor explained that under the influence of high temperature, blood vessels dilate as much as possible, and when in contact with cold water, they instantly contract in spasm. Such a shock drop provokes a sharp jump in blood pressure, which significantly increases the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke and instantaneous clot separation.

Even small cold splashes on a hot body are dangerous: they can cause a sudden failure of the heart rhythm, a panic attack and reflex respiratory arrest. In addition, contrast bathing exacerbates chronic inflammation of the nasopharynx and genitourinary system.