How to avoid it:
- ✅ Keep water warm, not hot—ideally 98–102°F (similar to a warm bath)
- ✅ Test the temperature with your elbow or forearm (more sensitive than hands)
- ✅ Install an anti-scald valve to cap the maximum temperature
- ✅ Sit down if you feel lightheaded—a shower stool can improve safety
🚫 2. Sudden Temperature Swings (Cold-to-Hot or Ice Blasts)
What happens:
Switching abruptly between cold and hot water forces your heart to work harder. Cold causes blood vessels to constrict (raising blood pressure), while heat causes them to dilate (lowering it).
This rapid “rollercoaster” can stress the cardiovascular system—especially in people with:
- Hypertension
- Arrhythmias
- A history of stroke or heart attack
How to avoid it:
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