Will blood pressure rise after taking a bath

Blood pressure will not rise after taking a shower, because when taking a shower, the expansion of blood vessels throughout the body will cause blood pressure to drop. However, you should also be careful not to move too much when taking a shower, so as not to cause orthostatic or postural hypotension, which may lead to dizziness and falls.

1. Will taking a bath increase blood pressure?

When you take a bath, blood vessels throughout your body dilate, which can cause your blood pressure to drop, but generally does not cause your blood pressure to increase. Therefore, when you take a bath, do not stand up too much to avoid orthostatic or postural hypotension, which may lead to dizziness or falls.

It is recommended to take a bath after meals. If you often feel dizzy, or suspect that your blood pressure will increase when taking a bath, it is best to have a family member with you.

2. Precautions for patients with hypertension to take a bath

First of all, it is best for patients with hypertension to drink a glass of hot water before taking a bath, because some people are prone to dehydration during the bath, so drinking a glass of water can effectively replenish the body's blood volume and avoid accidents. For elderly people with severe hypertension, it is recommended to take antihypertensive drugs before bathing, so as to effectively prevent patients from sudden onset of hypertension.

Secondly, patients with hypertension must observe three taboos when taking a bath and must not violate them, so as to avoid the possible harm to blood pressure caused by bathing. The three taboos are: don't take a bath on an empty stomach; don't take a bath when you have a fever or a high body temperature; don't take a bath immediately after a meal. In addition, it is best to keep the bathing time within half an hour, and showering for 10 to 15 minutes is enough.

Again, the water temperature for hypertensive patients to take a bath is also particular, and the general water temperature should be around 38 degrees. Taking a bath with water that is too hot can cause your heart rate to suddenly increase and your blood pressure to fluctuate drastically, which is extremely dangerous. In addition, when elderly people with chronic diseases such as hypertension and heart disease take a bath, it is best to have someone at home and do not lock the bathroom door.

3. Can I take a bath if my blood pressure is too low?

It is not advisable to take a bath when your blood pressure is too low. Because the water temperature is high when taking a bath, water that is too hot can cause human blood vessels to dilate. People with low blood pressure are prone to insufficient blood supply to the brain and may collapse.