The doctor gave advice for safe bathing at Epiphany

Dmitry Smirnov, a general practitioner at Lobnya Hospital, gave advice on how to bathe at Epiphany without harm to health. This was reported in the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow region on Thursday, December 15.

Experts advise against winter bathing for people with cardiovascular diseases, blood pressure problems, who have suffered a heart attack or stroke, as well as in the presence of acute and chronic inflammation. The risk group also includes patients with respiratory diseases, children, pregnant and lactating women, as well as the elderly.

According to Smirnov, it is strictly forbidden to drink alcohol before diving, as it disrupts thermoregulation. According to him, before swimming, it is necessary to warm up with light exercises, approach the hole in comfortable non-slip shoes, and limit your stay in the water to 20-30 seconds. After going out, it is important to dry off quickly, change into dry warm clothes and keep warm, for example, with hot tea, Radio 1 reports.

In addition, the specialist emphasized that swimming is allowed only in specially equipped places, without diving and jumping into the water, preferably not alone. In case of any sudden deterioration of health, you should immediately seek medical help, notes 360.ru .

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On January 15, doctor Lyudmila Lapa reminded about the risk of hypothermia during Epiphany bathing. According to her, the water temperature under the ice is about +1...+4 degrees, while the air can be frosty up to -40 degrees. She noted that hypothermia does not happen in the ice hole, but after leaving it, writes RT.

On January 14, pediatrician Yulia Morozova said that people with diabetes, as well as those who have suffered a stroke, absolutely should not swim in the ice hole. According to her, Epiphany bathing is not recommended for people with epilepsy, exacerbation of neuritis and radiculitis, glaucoma, as well as for those who have recently suffered traumatic brain injuries. Cold water in these cases can provoke seizures or increase inflammatory processes in the nervous system.

On the same day, doctor Olga Ulankina, in an interview with RIAMO, warned that children under the age of 14 and people over 60-70 should not swim in the ice hole, unless they have been systematically hardening since their youth, pregnant women, and patients with cardiovascular diseases. She noted that immersion in ice water is strictly prohibited for a number of diseases. Absolute contraindications are asthma, epilepsy, and severe forms of chronic diseases, including diabetes mellitus, cancer, and mental disorders. In addition, bathing is unacceptable for diseases of the genitourinary system and serious skin pathologies, the website clarifies. kp.ru .

The Epiphany celebration with traditional bathing in consecrated reservoirs will take place on the night of January 19th. Epiphany bathing will be organized at 40 venues in Moscow. All bathing starts at 18:00 on January 18, and the end is scheduled for 18:00 on January 19.

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