Patient's question:
My grandfather, although quite old and suffering from high blood pressure, places great importance on physical exercise. Recently, he heard from someone that taking cold showers can be beneficial for health, but most of our family members are worried about this. For this reason, I would like to consult whether people with high blood pressure can take cold showers?Doctor's answer:
High blood pressure patients are not recommended to take cold showers, as cold water can cause severe damage to blood vessels, leading to a further drop in blood pressure levels, which may potentially trigger recurrent cerebrovascular accidents. This is especially true for the elderly, who should be even more discouraged from cold showers. It is advised that your grandfather should actively take antihypertensive medications under the guidance of a doctor. Additionally, excessive exercise is not recommended during extremely cold winter weather.