Doctors warn! cold therapy after a British woman was found dead
A 39-year-old woman in England died suddenly. She soaked herself in 10.7 degrees Celsius cold water to treat muscle pain.
Autopsy results Her cause of death was determined to be sudden cardiac death, which was caused by left ventricular hypertrophy, with thickening of the left ventricle wall. She is obese according to her body mass index. And her heart is heavier than normal. Soaking in 10.7 degrees Celsius cold water to treat muscle pain may have aggravated her heart disease. Until causing an irregular heartbeat and death.
Cold Therapy is a method of soaking in cold water to treat pain.
The advantages of cold therapy are:
1) Helps reduce inflammation and muscle pain
2) Increases blood flow and fluids in the body. Helps cells secrete nutrients and oxygen to aid in body recovery.
3) Stimulate the nervous system
Precautions for cold therapy are:
Immersing yourself in cold water for pain is not a dangerous or life-threatening method. But you should be careful not to
1) Soaking in cold water for too long or use water with a temperature that is too low Because it may cause hypothermia. (Hypothermia), which is a condition in which the body loses heat until the body temperature is lower than 35 degrees Celsius. It affects the functioning of various systems in the body. and if not treated promptly It can cause respiratory failure and death.
2) In people with chronic diseases especially heart disease You should consult a specialist before undergoing treatment. This is because there is a high risk that the cold from the treatment will cause heart disease to worsen. and may be the cause of death.
If you want to use cold water to treat pain. You should follow these steps.
– Consult your doctor before starting therapy. To prevent risks that will occur
– Should be soaked in water temperature approximately 15-20 °C.
– Should be soaked in water for 5-10 minutes.
– You should keep moving your toes and legs as well.
– After soaking is complete Add warmth to your body by dressing in thick clothing. or drink hot water
2023-10-10 08:51:43
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