Make Some People Feel Faint
A very warm bathroom combined with prolonged exposure to hot water can increase heat stress.
The body responds to heat by sending more blood toward the skin and adjusting heart rate and circulation. This may be particularly noticeable in older adults or people taking medications that affect blood pressure.
If a long shower leaves you:
* Lightheaded
* Weak
* Nauseated
* Extremely flushed
* Short of breath
turn down the temperature, sit down safely if possible, and get out gradually once you feel stable.
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