Question 1

what could cause tachycardia during and after a hot shower? lasts for the rest of the day. no dizziness. is that dangerous or serious?

Accepted Answer

It is harmless: In a young person, this is not expected to cause any harm. But it is not a good idea to have the temperature of water so high to increase your heart rate. Adjust temperature down to where the water is just comfortable...not too cold but warm to mildly hot.

Question 2

can it be that a hot shower after running make you dizzy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: After running, you may be dehydrated. A hot shower encourages the little blood vessels to expand, to allow heat to escape the body more easily (perspiration has a similar effect for a different reason). If your blood volume is low from dehydration, the amount of blood available to circulate to the organs (including the brain) may be low, causing dizziness. Hydrate better & take a cooler shower!

Question 3

my daughter has a headache and feeling dizzy after a hot shower, washed her hair, please advise?

Accepted Answer

Too vague to comment: This would be a symptom pattern common to many early illnesses and or simple headache. The symptoms will either increase &amp; become more specific or fade. In the meantime rest &amp; hydration should be the focus of care.

Question 4

dizzy while taking hot shower? i have high bp now on meds. how water affects bp? is this dangerous for me?

Accepted Answer

Dizzy in shower: Your BP may be lowering in the warmth of the shower.  Please consult your doctor.  He/she may adjust your medication.  Please don't do that by yourself.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

i have asthma and when i take a hot shower when im done its hard to breath and i get dizzy bout to pass out and sometimes i do why is that?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Could be a number of things. Hot showers can cause your blood vessels to dilate and your blood pressure to drop. This can cause fainting. Maybe inhaling too much steam can be the cause as well for your breathing episodes.

Question 6

after hot bath or hot shower i feel very dizzy, my heart rate speeds up, and i get a bad headache. is anything wrong&should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Probably vasovagal: U r likely having a vasovagal reaction.  Hot water causes ur blood vessels to dilate, allowing more blood to flow towards your feet due to gravity, leading to dizziness and headache, because your brain is a selfish organ, and does not tolerate being deprived of blood, which contains oxygen.  Your heart rate increases in an attempt to compensate.  Try turning water cool for 1min before getting out.

Question 7

get a really bad headache while taking a hot shower.. sometimes even get dizzy.. is this normal? i know the hot water can dilate the blood vessels...

Accepted Answer

Correct: You found a likely answer as to why. Now, if you avoid ending w/ hot water and cool down the temp for the entire time but stll get the headaches you'll know to see a doctor. If you feel they last too long, it's ok to ask your doctor about it even though it's fairly common. Good researching!

Question 8

lately,when water enters my ears(even for short time (after swimming or bathing)ill be dizzy and feel vertigo for hours later. this is a new problem.

Accepted Answer

Caloric vertigo: You are experiencing a temperature stimulation of the inner ear fluid which causes the sensation of movement. This may be facilitated through a tympanic membrane perforation. Use ear plugs and consult ENT.

Question 9

what might cause me to feel dizzy and hot?

Accepted Answer

?ear infection: Our inner ears are often the cause of a "vestibular" cause of dizziness.  With a fever, you may have an inner ear infection, that is affecting your balance center.  See you dr. For an eval, good luckl.

Question 10

is it cause for concern if you wake up dizzy from being hot the whole night?

Accepted Answer

Dizziness: Above circumstances suggest that you might have experienced fever during the night. Your dizziness may be the result of dehydration or involvement of your sinuses or inner ear in the febrile syndrome. Would advise for conscious hydration and keeping an eye on your temperature for the next couple of days.

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What causes dizziness in a hot shower

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What could cause tachycardia during and after a hot shower? lasts for the rest of the day. no dizziness. is that dangerous or serious?

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Can it be that a hot shower after running make you dizzy?

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My daughter has a headache and feeling dizzy after a hot shower, washed her hair, please advise?

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Dizzy while taking hot shower? i have high bp now on meds. how water affects bp? is this dangerous for me?

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I have asthma and when i take a hot shower when im done its hard to breath and i get dizzy bout to pass out and sometimes i do why is that?

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After hot bath or hot shower i feel very dizzy, my heart rate speeds up, and i get a bad headache. is anything wrong&should i be concerned?

A member asked:

Get a really bad headache while taking a hot shower.. sometimes even get dizzy.. is this normal? i know the hot water can dilate the blood vessels...

A member asked:

Lately,when water enters my ears(even for short time (after swimming or bathing)ill be dizzy and feel vertigo for hours later. this is a new problem.

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What might cause me to feel dizzy and hot?

A member asked:

Is it cause for concern if you wake up dizzy from being hot the whole night?

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