The doctor warned about the dangers of swimming in cold water after the sauna

Dramatic immersion in cold water immediately after the sauna can lead to dangerous consequences for the body.

According to the doctor, in the steam room under the influence of high temperature, blood vessels expand. With a sharp cooling, they, on the contrary, quickly narrow. Such a drop can lead to an increase in blood pressure and a change in blood circulation. The therapist warned that this increases the risk of heart attack, stroke and blood clots in the peripheral vessels.

The danger can occur even without full immersion in ice water. According to Aranovich, getting cold splashes on hot skin can cause reflex respiratory impairment. In some cases, arrhythmia and other dangerous reactions from the cardiovascular system are possible.

“Sharp temperature contrast is a strong stressor. In addition to breathing problems and heart rhythms, it can cause a panic attack, the expert noted.

Additional load on the body creates diving after steam room. The doctor also warned that such procedures can aggravate the course of chronic inflammatory diseases of the nasopharynx and paranasal sinuses. In people with chronic diseases of the urogenital sphere after a sharp hypothermia, exacerbations may increase.