“The heart could not stand”: after the death of a Russian in Turkey it became known what is dangerous Hamam

An employee of the Hamam told what could have led to the tragedy.

Is it really possible to die in a hammam?

“If you sit in a hammam for a long time, the consequences can be irreversible,” says the owner of the bath complex in Novosibirsk, Vladimir Donskoy. In the hammam - high humidity, which does not allow the body to cool. The person sweats, and the sweat does not evaporate. The heart begins to work faster, the pressure rises. As a rule, a person does not respond to such changes in the body or does not notice them, which can lead to tragedy.

- Which is more dangerous, a hammam or a sauna?

- There are dangers everywhere. The temperature is higher in the sauna, but the air is dry. In the hammam, the temperature is lower, but the humidity is high. So people think that if it's not hot, you can sit longer. Meanwhile, the body temperature rises.

Why do you lose consciousness in a hamam?

There are many reasons: a person is dehydrated, has recently consumed alcohol, spent a long time in the sun or played sports. After such stress, the heart can not withstand.

- How long is it right to stay in the hamam?

- 10-15 minutes. Then we need to go out and get some water. After a while, you can go back to the hamam, but again know the measure. Sitting without a break for hours is not worth it. With a drop in pressure or a violation of the heart rhythm, the condition worsens quite quickly. You can lose consciousness in a few minutes. How many times have people been sitting to the last and then fainting? This is preceded by dizziness, nausea, weakness, heartbeat, headache.

After the hammam, many people jump into the ice pool. Is it dangerous?

Ice water is a serious test for the body. In the cold, the vessels narrow, pressure jumps, the body is under stress. It's better to cool down gradually.

Many people like to combine beer and bath.

After alcohol, it is better not to go to the steam room at all. Especially if a person drank on the beach, spent the whole day in the sun, drank little water, and in the evening decided to steam.

- Who can't go to a hamam?

The elderly and pregnant should be careful. But such procedures are not recommended for people with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, kidney disease, after a heart attack or stroke and those who have a surge in pressure.

If a person becomes ill, what should be done?

Move the victim to a cooler place and call for medical care. If a person has lost consciousness, you can not try to give him water or leave him lying in hope, suddenly he will feel better.

What do you advise tourists after the story of the deceased Russian?

Hamam is a serious thermal procedure and should be treated carefully. The main thing is not to go after alcohol, do not sit too long, drink enough water and do not tolerate poor health.