Thank you for joining us in the 2nd part of this post. We would again list out the points we identified in the earlier posts as caution for safety in the bathroom. We are reminded to make our bathroom less slippery to avoid accidents in the bathroom. Before we get into the focus of today, which is fainting and slumping in the bathroom, let’s itemize the key points discussed in eliminating accidents in the bathroom.
The ways we pointed out that would reduce/eliminate accidents in the bathroom include;
- INSTALL HANDLES / HAND BARS
- RAILS,
- ROUGH TILES,
- POSSIBLY SIT DOWN ON PLASTIC CHAIRS. (for the elderly, please get a plastic seat for the bathroom for extra support)
- WEAR SLIPPERS TO THE BATHROOM
In this write up we wish to assume that we have put in place all the possible caution to eliminate accidents, Yes we have, good job! However, other incidents do happen in the bathroom that may not be primarily external or visible causes; or so we think.
We wish to remind us that accidents in the bathroom are the most dangerous, not because such falls or accidents are worse but because such incidents do not receive immediate or timely attention.
Many persons are expected to spend an average of 15 – 30 minutes in the bathroom. It is only after about 45 mins that an attention is drawn to such situation. And sometime it’s too late if proper medical attention is not received on time.
So please check this link to read what we need to now about making the bathroom less slippery [check link]
On the the other hand, we wish to look into another aspect of correct processes in the bathroom. This process addresses situations in the bathroom caused by stroke. Some persons slump or faint in the bathroom because of poor health condition or sudden reaction to the body. So what have we to learn.
Please note as I earlier indicated in the first part; this write up was copied and I am by no mean an authority in this area. You can confirm from the experts or learn something new.
FAINTING OR SLUMPING IN THE BATHROOM
What is the cause?
We always hear of people who have stroke after a fall in the bath. 🖑
Why have we not heard of falling elsewhere? (Not as common as bathroom cases)
When I took part in a healthy lifestyle course, a National Sports Council Professor, who also participated in the course, advised that: the head should NOT be washed first in the process of taking a bath (even washing of the hair). other parts of the body should be cleaned first.🖑 This is because when the head is wet and cold, blood will flow to the head to warm it up. If the blood vessels have narrowed, it is likely to cause the blood vessels to rupture. 🖑
Since it usually happens in the bathroom, be sure to raise the awareness to avoid this happening again.
CORRECT PROCESS OF BATH TAKING:
- Start the wetness from the sole of the foot.
- Progress to the Small legs, the thigh, abdomen and then shoulder.🖑
- At this point, pause for 5-10 seconds. A feeling like steam/wind overflowing from the body may be observed; and then take a shower as usual.
WISDOM:
When a glass is filled with hot water, and then suddenly emptied and filled with cold water; what happens? The glass will burst!!!
Then, with regards to the human body, what happens? 🖑
Naturally, the body temperature is very hot, whereas the water is very cold, a cold shower on the body or the head directly would suddenly trap the wind, or deaden it, because the blood vessels got broken.
Oh, this is why people often suddenly fall over in the bathroom; due to wrong bathing method. And that often causes a stroke or causes a migraine.
ADVICE:
This bathing method is suitable for all ages, especially those with Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cholesterol and Migraine/Headache
Please, don’t only just get enlightened by this; kindly share with your families and friends as well.
My View:
I’m a sucker for shower, and I think the writer is talking to me, and more because I often use cold water to bath. For those who use the bath tub, the legs always go in first. Does that mean that those who use bath tubs do not have stroke? Or is s/he advising we use hot/warm water to maintain the temperature?
But again, how much of this write-up is correct? At some point I beg to justify the analysis…? The truth is I may need to ask a physician, an elderly one at that. But till I get a superior viewpoint, I would like to hear your point of view on this process of bathing. The goal here is to ensure we prevent the accidents in the bathrooms as much as possible.
We have yet a third part that looks into another aspect of correct processes in the bathroom. Accidents caused by faulty bathroom wares. Please stay tuned.
Have a great day!
Speechless!
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