Question 1

can taking a hot shower raise blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Hot shower: Hot shower causes dilation of blood vessels and is unlikely to cause blood pressure to rise.

Question 2

can having a hot shower affect your blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hot shower may cause low bp: hot water dilates the blood vessels which lowers the blood pressure. This makes you feel dizzy and faint.

Question 3

how long after a hot shower should you wait to take blood pressure? i took my blood pressure 20-30 mins after and it was low 81/57. usually 90s/60s?

Accepted Answer

Vasodilation: Increased body temperature such as when taking a hot shower can cause vasodilation which will result in a lower blood pressure. Try taking it prior to the hot shower to get an accurate reading. Ideally you will be taking your blood pressure several times a day and keeping a BP journal that you can show to your Dr at your next visit.

Question 4

i have a flu and my blood pressure is 142/82 by taking a hot shower will help to lower my bp?

Accepted Answer

Effects on pressure: Do you have high blood pressure as a disease or are you saying your blood pressure is high since you have been ill?  In general, hot showers do not have an effect on blood pressure.

Question 5

cold showers can lower blood pressure, true?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: I am aware of no evidence that cold showers consistently lower blood pressure.

Question 6

does sitting in a hot steam room for 10 minutes lower or raise my blood pressure?  i heard it lowers bp but wasn't sure why.  thank you.

Accepted Answer

Typically lower: Something that happens in the steam room is the skin blood vessels dilate (open) which decreases the blood pumping in the main circulation thus lowering bp. Also sweating can cause water and salt loss which can also lower bp.
If the steamroom "stresses" you however this can increase bp.

Question 7

when i get hot i swell up , it this a sign of high blood pressure.?

Accepted Answer

Don't think so...: "swelling up" as in the fingers, hands, feet, and lower legs becoming fuller in hot weather is usually due to more blood flow to the hands and feet. This is called vasodilation, and occurs when a person is hot. His body sends more blood flow to his skin (including the hands and feet) because that helps cool his body down. It is not considered a sign of high blood pressure.

Question 8

can someone age 56 get high blood pressure temporarily from eating hot sauce?

Accepted Answer

No: The blood pressure may have gone up if the hot sauce was really hot but hypertension is a diagnosis over time and is not diagnosed on an acute event.  If there is a concern, see if you can take blood pressures over a few weeks with a bought or borrowed cuff and if consistently over 140 on the top number or 90 on the bottom number, see a pcp and get checked out!

Question 9

is it safe to take cold showers if you have high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cold shower will not hurt your health. Make sure to take your blood pressure medication regularly.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
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Question 10

my face feels hot and numb my blood pressure is 141/99 is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Not bad: Your diastolic BP is likely slightly high because your face feels hot and numb). In other words, it's more likely to be the effect than the cause.

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How long after a hot shower should you wait to take blood pressure? i took my blood pressure 20-30 mins after and it was low 81/57. usually 90s/60s?

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I have a flu and my blood pressure is 142/82 by taking a hot shower will help to lower my bp?

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Cold showers can lower blood pressure, true?

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Does sitting in a hot steam room for 10 minutes lower or raise my blood pressure? i heard it lowers bp but wasn't sure why. thank you.

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When i get hot i swell up , it this a sign of high blood pressure.?

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Can someone age 56 get high blood pressure temporarily from eating hot sauce?

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Is it safe to take cold showers if you have high blood pressure?

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My face feels hot and numb my blood pressure is 141/99 is that bad?

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