Beware of taking cold showers in the summer heat.

Family Doctor Saadet Gök explains that taking a cold shower to cool down in hot weather can constrict the veins. She said, ‘Water conducts heat energy 30 times more than air. Therefore, the effect of cold water on the circulatory system is faster and stronger compared to cold air. Entering a cold shower abruptly from a very hot environment can lead to fainting and even fatal consequences.’ With the increase in temperatures throughout Turkey, Family Doctor Dr. Saadet Gök warns that taking a cold shower and pouring icy water on the head to cool down can lead to facial paralysis and heart attacks. She stated, ‘One of the incorrect methods developed to cope with extreme heat is pouring a bucket of ice over the head. Such situations can cause facial paralysis or exacerbate underlying heart attacks. Another incorrect method is taking cold and hot showers to cool off in hot weather, where the temperature of the water is crucial. Regardless of the outdoor temperature, we recommend water between 22 and 26 degrees. The human body tries to maintain a constant temperature. Water conducts heat energy 30 times more than air, so the effect of cold water on the circulatory system is faster and stronger compared to cold air. Taking a shower with excessively cold water can lead to constriction of the veins, causing heart attacks and facial paralysis.