A man was admitted to the ICU after taking a bath after drinking. Taking a bath after drinking alcohol can cause these 4 dangers!

Recently, in Anhui, an incident in which "a man suffered a ruptured cerebral blood vessel after taking a bath while drunk and was admitted to the ICU, and several of his drinking buddies were all gone" sparked heated discussions across the Internet.

The doctor who rescued the man said that the patient went to take a bath after drinking a lot of alcohol with his friends, and his cerebral blood vessels ruptured. He fell into a coma and was sent to the hospital ICU for treatment.

In the fast-paced life of modern life, many people like to drink a little wine and then take a comfortable hot bath after a hard day's work, thinking it is a kind of relaxation and enjoyment. However, you may not realize that behind this seemingly pleasant behavior, there are huge health risks hidden.

Taking a bath after drinking alcohol is dangerous

Alcohol has many effects on the human body, and if you take a bath immediately after drinking, these effects will be further amplified, bringing serious consequences.

1. Blood pressure fluctuations

Studies have shown that after drinking, the blood vessels of the human body expand and blood pressure drops. Taking a hot bath at this time will further aggravate the expansion of blood vessels, causing a sudden drop in blood pressure. For some people who already have cardiovascular diseases, such a large fluctuation in blood pressure may cause cardiovascular and cerebrovascular accidents, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, etc., and even endanger life in severe cases.

2. Increased burden on the heart

Alcohol will put a certain burden on the heart, and when taking a bath, blood vessels throughout the body will expand, a large amount of blood will flow to the skin, and the heart needs to work harder to ensure blood circulation. This double pressure will overload the heart and easily induce arrhythmia, heart failure and other problems.

3. Risk of hypoglycemia

Alcohol affects the normal function of the liver, hinders glycogen synthesis, and leads to lower blood sugar. Bathing consumes energy, further increasing the risk of hypoglycemia, and may cause dizziness, fatigue, coma and other symptoms, which can be life-threatening in severe cases.

4. Fainting and drowning risk

Under the dual effects of alcohol and hot water, the human body is prone to symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue, increasing the risk of fainting. If you faint while taking a bath, it is likely to cause accidents such as drowning, resulting in irreversible consequences.

Can you take a bath after drinking? It is recommended to do this

Since there are so many dangers in taking a bath after drinking alcohol, how should we avoid these risks?

1. Avoid taking a bath immediately after drinking

It is best to wait for a while after drinking to allow the alcohol to metabolize and decompose in the body for a period of time, and then consider taking a bath after the body is relatively stable. The specific waiting time varies from person to person, but it is generally recommended to wait at least 2 to 3 hours.

2. Control the temperature and duration of bath water

Even when not drinking, the water temperature for bathing should not be too high, generally controlled at around 40°C. The bathing time should not be too long, it is recommended to control it within 15 to 20 minutes to avoid long-term soaking and causing physical discomfort.

3. Pay attention to your physical condition

If you have chronic diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, or are physically weak, you should avoid taking a bath after drinking. Before doing any activity, you should fully consider your physical condition and ensure safety first.

Drinking and bathing is not a kind of enjoyment, but a potentially dangerous behavior. We should fully realize the harm of this behavior. While enjoying life, we should always pay attention to our health and avoid irreparable losses due to momentary negligence.