Hot Tubs and Hypertension
Posted by Bill
> I am invited to my neighbor's hot tub, but she is a nurse and tells me
> that if one has high blood pressure, one should not do hot tubs.
>
> I reasoned that the hot water would dilate your blood vessels and
> therefore lower blood pressure.
>
> Maybe it is more complicated that this...
>
> We will be wearing suits, so this will not be a factor < smile >
Some stuff from the net:
Hot tubs and saunas pose no risk to healthy individuals — if not
misused. People with high blood pressure (hypertension) who
have no symptoms should tolerate saunas well. The vasodilation
(relaxing of the blood vessels) associated with the heat is roughly
the same as from a brisk walk. Any active symptoms such as
chest pain or shortness of breath that would cause a person to
avoid moderate exercise would also be a reason to avoid a hot tub
or sauna. However, alcohol and saunas aren’t a good
combination and shouldn’t be mixed. Another risk for raising blood
pressure is moving back and forth between cold baths and
saunas or hot tubs. People with high blood pressure should not
do this.
The major concern with very hot baths is that your blood pressure
will get TOO LOW because the heat causes your blood vessels to
dilate, resulting in blood being more concentrated in your skin
instead of your internal organs. That's why people often feel
lightheaded if they stay in too long or get up suddenly. If you have
high blood pressure that is not well-controlled, it could cause rapid
swings in your pressure, but if your pressure usually stays in
normal range with your medication, then I think it wouldn't be
harmful. Just don't stay in for more than 15 minutes or get the
temperature above 104 degrees.
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Inaddition ngs :-)
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