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I suffer from high blood pressure. recently i had a very hot bath and when i got out, i became very dizzy and had bad tingles in my hands and legs. i do get panic attacks but this seemed different. recently ive had a low temperature as well?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Vasodialation: Your blood vessels may have dialated significantly because the water was so hot. When you stood up the blood may have been driven toward your feet by gravity. This means less blood and thus less oxygen going to the brain which can cause dizziness. I would caution you not to take baths that are so hot. And avoid use of alcohol if in hot water.

Answered 2/4/2021

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