Is it bad to take a bath shortly after excessive sweating?

Sweating is one of our body’s natural ways to cool down when it gets too hot — like this intense summer heat we are experiencing. But the question is, can you take a bath or a shower right after sweating?

In the latest “Pinoy MD” episode, Dr. Ma. Via Juille Roderos-Galban, a general physician, said there’s no harm in taking a bath to relieve the body from the heat, because that too helps us cool down.

“Minsan kasi kapag natuyuan tayo ng pawis, malagkit ‘yung pakiramdam and it can actually worsen ‘yung pakiramdam natin, so okay lang kung maligo tayo after magpawis,” Dr. Galban said.

The physician explained that sweating is our body’s way of regulating our temperature. 

“Kapag masyadong nainitan ‘yung katawan natin, hindi it mainam sa ating condition,” she said, adding that a hot temperature can worsen one’s pre-existing illness.

When outside during summer, Dr. Galban advised to always drink water, bring a fan, and use wet wipes on the face if you feel too hot.

It’s also advisable to wear white or light outfits when you’re out and about, as well as to choose loose and summer-friendly materials for clothing. 

For April and May, the Philippines is expected to have a dangerous heat index of up to 46 degrees Celsius.

In case you’re getting confused, PAGASA clarified that heat index is the measure of the temperature that a person feels, which is computed considering air temperature and humidity, 

Dangerous heat indexes can cause heat stroke, heat exhaustion, or heat cramps. 

So take a shower after excessive sweating, and don’t forget to stay hydrated, mga Kapuso! 

— Hermes Joy Tunac/LA, GMA Integrated News