As a popular leisure activity, the whirlpool spa hot tub can effectively relieve stress, relax the body and mind due to its warm water flow and soothing massage effect, and even has certain health benefits. However, the whirlpool spa hot tub is not suitable for everyone. Depending on different health conditions and physical constitutions, some people may face potential risks in using the whirlpool spa hot tub.
To ensure safety and health, this article will take a deep look at who is not suitable or should avoid entering the whirlpool spa hot tub, and explain the medical and physiological reasons behind it.
Who is not suitable for entering the whirlpool spa hot tub?
People who are not suitable for whirlpool spa hot tubs:
1. People with heart disease: The stress of whirlpool spa hot tubs on the cardiovascular system
2. People with high blood pressure: Hidden dangers caused by blood pressure fluctuations
3. Pregnant women: The effects of high temperature in whirlpool spa hot tubs on the fetus
4. People with diabetes: Temperature regulation and nerve damage problems
5. People with epilepsy: Risk of seizures and safety hazards
6. People with skin diseases: whirlpool spa hot tubs may aggravate skin problems
1. People with heart disease: The stress of whirlpool spa hot tubs on the cardiovascular system
The high temperature environment in the whirlpool spa hot tub will cause the human body's blood circulation to accelerate, the heart rate to increase, and the workload of the heart to increase significantly. This is usually not a problem for healthy individuals, and may even improve blood circulation and help muscles relax. However, for people with heart disease, this change may bring serious health risks.
1. 1 Vascular dilation and blood pressure fluctuations
The high temperature in the whirlpool spa hot tub will cause blood vessels to dilate and blood pressure to drop. If the patient's heart is already dealing with the stress caused by heart disease, this additional burden may increase the load on the heart function. People with heart disease may feel dizzy and even experience fainting or cardiac events.
1.2 Risk of cardiac arrest
In a whirlpool spa hot tub, the water temperature is kept at a high level continuously, which may cause cardiac arrest, especially for those who have irregular heartbeat, coronary heart disease or have undergone heart surgery. Hot water increases the heart rate, which may increase the pressure on the heart, causing the heart to be unable to cope with the changes in blood flow, and then fatal events may occur.
Recommendation: People with a history of heart disease or those being treated for heart disease should avoid using a whirlpool spa hot tub unless their doctor explicitly agrees and appropriate precautions are taken.
2. Hypertensive patients: hidden dangers caused by blood pressure fluctuations
Similar to heart disease patients, the biggest threat to hypertensive patients in a whirlpool spa hot tub is the rapid fluctuation of blood pressure. Hot water causes the blood vessels on the surface of the skin to dilate, causing a drop in blood pressure, and after leaving the whirlpool spa hot tub, the blood vessels quickly contract and blood pressure may rise suddenly. This drastic fluctuation in blood pressure is very dangerous for hypertensive patients.
2.1 Direct effect of high temperature on blood pressure
In a hot water environment, the body will try to dissipate heat by increasing blood flow. The capillaries under the skin dilate, blood flow increases, and the heart must work harder to pump blood to maintain normal circulation. For patients with hypertension, this strong circulation change may cause blood pressure to suddenly lose control, increasing the risk of stroke or heart attack.
2. 2 Risks after bathing
When patients with hypertension get up from the whirlpool spa hot tub, blood pressure may rebound rapidly, increasing the chance of cardiovascular events. If you stand up too quickly, you may also experience symptoms such as dizziness and fainting.
Recommendation: Patients with hypertension should use the whirlpool spa hot tub with caution, preferably under the guidance of a doctor, and pay attention to time control and temperature regulation.
3. Pregnant women: The effect of high temperature in the whirlpool spa hot tub on the fetus
During pregnancy, pregnant women's body sensitivity to temperature increases, especially in the first three months of pregnancy, and excessive heat exposure may have a negative impact on the development of the fetus. The high temperature environment in the whirlpool spa hot tub may cause the core body temperature to rise, which is a potential danger to both pregnant women and fetuses.
3.1 Risk of neural tube defects in the fetus
Studies have shown that pregnant women may increase their risk of neural tube defects in the fetus if their core body temperature rises to 38.9°C or above in the early stages of pregnancy. Since the water temperature of a whirlpool spa hot tub is usually kept at around 40°C, soaking in it for too long can cause the body temperature to rise, affecting the development of the fetus.
3.2 Risk of low blood pressure and dizziness
During pregnancy, the blood circulation system of pregnant women undergoes significant changes, the amount of blood in the body increases, and the workload of the heart increases. The high temperature in the whirlpool spa hot tub may cause a drop in blood pressure and cause dizziness or fainting. In addition, long-term soaking in the whirlpool spa hot tub can cause dehydration, which is very bad for both pregnant women and fetuses.
Recommendation: Doctors usually recommend that pregnant women, especially those in the early stages of pregnancy, avoid using the whirlpool spa hot tub. If you do use it, you must strictly control the time and make sure that the water temperature does not exceed 37.8°C.
4. Diabetics: Temperature regulation and nerve damage problems
Due to damage to the nervous system, diabetics often face problems with the body's perception of temperature. They may not be able to sense temperature changes properly, especially in the case of diabetic neuropathy, which can lead to potential dangers in the use of whirlpool spa hot tubs.
4.1 Risk of scalding
Due to the damage to the nerve endings of diabetic patients, they may not be able to sense that the water temperature in the whirlpool spa hot tub is too high, which may lead to the risk of skin scalding. This situation is particularly common in diabetic patients with poor blood sugar control.
4.2 Risk of blood sugar fluctuations
The high temperature of the whirlpool spa hot tub may affect the blood sugar level of diabetic patients, especially for those with type 1 diabetes. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures may cause blood sugar to drop, triggering a hypoglycemic reaction. Because the environment of the whirlpool spa hot tub is easy to relax, diabetic patients may not easily perceive the early symptoms of blood sugar fluctuations, leading to severe hypoglycemic events.
Recommendation: Diabetic patients should use the whirlpool spa hot tub with caution and monitor blood sugar levels before and after use. If you have diabetic neuropathy, it is best to avoid using the whirlpool spa hot tub completely to avoid accidents such as scalding.
5. People with epilepsy: seizure risk and safety hazards
People with epilepsy face the risk of unexpected seizures, and the use environment of the whirlpool spa hot tub may increase this risk. In a whirlpool spa hot tub, if a patient has a seizure, they may be at risk of drowning or injury.
5.1 High temperature triggers epileptic seizures
Although the triggers of seizures are different for each person with epilepsy, some patients may be particularly sensitive to changes in temperature. High temperatures may be one of the triggers of some epileptic seizures. In a whirlpool spa hot tub, patients may face a greater risk of seizures due to changes in blood pressure, body temperature and heart rate.
5.2 Drowning risk
If a person with epilepsy has a seizure in a whirlpool spa hot tub, loss of consciousness or convulsions may cause the patient to drown. Seizures in this environment are not only dangerous to the patient themselves, but may also increase the occurrence of accidents.
Recommendation: People with epilepsy should use the whirlpool spa hot tub with the consent of their doctor and ensure that there is someone else supervising to deal with possible seizures. If the patient's seizure is not fully controlled, it is strongly recommended to avoid using the whirlpool spa hot tub.
6. People with skin conditions: Whirlpool spa hot tubs may aggravate skin problems
The environment of a whirlpool spa hot tub may have adverse effects on some people with skin conditions, especially those with sensitive skin or allergies. The chemicals in the water, the temperature, and the friction of the water may aggravate skin symptoms.
6.1 Skin infections and eczema
People with eczema or other skin conditions may experience irritation to their skin due to the high temperatures and chemicals (such as chlorine or bromine) in a whirlpool spa hot tub. Although the chemicals in the whirlpool spa hot tub are used to kill bacteria, they can be strong irritants to sensitive skin.
6.2 Risk of bacterial infection
Some skin conditions, such as open sores or wounds, increase the risk of infection. Although the water in a whirlpool spa hot tub is usually disinfected, some bacteria may still survive in the warm water environment and cause infection, especially in people with weakened immunity or skin damage.
Recommendation: People with skin conditions should consult a dermatologist before using a whirlpool spa hot tub to ensure that their condition will not be aggravated during use. For those with open wounds or infectious skin conditions, entering the whirlpool spa hot tub should be avoided entirely.
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