Bathing season: the best temperature for swimming in the sea.

The menstrual cycle of any girl can be predicted in advance, but it is not uncommon for menstruation to begin at the most inopportune moment, regardless of when they were scheduled on the calendar. This situation is especially relevant for those who came to the resort. A sharp change in the environment and, in particular, the climate can contribute to hormonal failure and a shift in the phase of menstruation.

Holidays at sea with menstruation are burdened with a lot of problems, because during this period of the menstrual cycle it is not recommended to overheat in the sun, not to mention the fact that the bikinis stored for the beach will definitely not be able to be worn. What to do? Is it possible to swim in the sea during menstruation, which swimsuit is suitable for this and what safety measures should be observed during a beach holiday?

Is it safe to swim in the sea while on your period?

When asked whether it is possible to swim in the sea during menstruation, from a medical point of view, a negative answer is quite justified. During menstruation, the inner lining of the uterus comes out of the body in the form of spotting. In simple terms, the vagina during this period resembles a fresh wound, and if the environment surrounding it is not sterile enough, the risk of catching an infection or encountering any other trouble is quite high. However, there are many tricks to still please yourself with a swim in warm azure water:

To minimize the risk, you can swim in the sea with a sanitary tampon, which must be removed immediately after leaving the water. Ideally, you should use a hygiene product with a maximum level of absorption. In addition, immediately after such water procedures, it is imperative to take a shower and change clothes.
For girls taking oral contraceptives, periods can be artificially delayed by skipping the placebo pill and going straight to the new pack. This is an effective way to adjust your body for the holidays and change your menstrual schedule, although you should not practice this option often.
If desired and necessary, you can take special hormonal pills, but only under the supervision of a doctor, otherwise you risk harming your body.
As an alternative to swimming in the sea, you can consider the pool. It is better to swim in clean, disinfected water than in sea or river water, but the use of a tampon and its quick replacement are also required.

Please note that in the first two days you should still refrain from swimming in a pond, since during this period bleeding occurs most abundantly, and the microflora of the genital organs is completely unprotected. Moreover, it is worth refusing to swim in bodies of stagnant water, such as ponds, lakes or rates (even if they look clean).

What happens in the body

Gynecologists recommend refraining from swimming in sea or river water for one simple reason. In the cervical canal of the female reproductive organs, there is a special mucous plug that prevents various types of bacteria from entering the uterine cavity. This means that in the normal state, the female reproductive system is “not afraid” of harmful bacteria found in sea water, because it is protected by a mucous substance.

If menstruation has begun, the mucous plug comes out and no longer performs its protective function, and the cervical canal expands slightly and becomes vulnerable, so that the likelihood of various pathogens entering the body increases slightly. With the penetration of microbes, there is a risk of harming your health. In particular, there is a risk of developing such an infectious and inflammatory disease of the genital organs as endometritis. In addition, during menstrual flow on vacation, there is a risk of catching:

Fungus. Sea water is known to have antibacterial properties. However, when it warms up to a temperature of + 25 ° C, pathogenic microflora begins to actively develop in it: when bathing, there is a threat of infection with a fungus.
Milkmaid. Even if your period has already ended, the risk of acquiring a yeast infection will remain. It is especially dangerous to wear a wet swimsuit for a long time after swimming in sea water. If possible, save a few sets of linen for the beach and change your clothes in a timely manner to avoid trouble.
E. coli and other troubles due to microorganisms that live in the sand. Spending time at sea is not only swimming, but also relaxing on the beach. During menstruation, it is especially necessary to wash your swimming trunks, but do not forget about it the rest of the time. E. coli can enter the vaginal cavity along with grains of sand and begin to actively develop in it. It is known that it is not terrible for the intestines, but for the genitals it is a real threat to catch bacterial vaginosis.

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Hormonal fluctuations and rejection of the inner lining of the uterus lead to the appearance of secretions. During menstruation, blood vessels are exposed, which leads to the release of blood, and at sea, blood flow is enhanced due to the high ambient temperature. Contraindications for warm procedures (visiting a Russian bath or sauna) are explained in a similar way.

Temperature exposure can increase bleeding, and a strong blood flow to the pelvic area, in turn, can cause malaise, dizziness, and even fainting.

Menstruation started after a trip to the sea

Upon returning home, some girls pay attention to the shift in menstruation. A delay in menstruation after a vacation at sea is not uncommon. This may be a banal hormonal failure caused by a change of scenery, as well as:

Acclimatization. Even staying at home, a woman can observe changes in the schedule of the menstrual cycle as the seasons change. When summer gives way to autumn or winter to spring, the ambient temperature also changes dramatically. The body begins to adapt to the new climate, and the menstrual cycle lengthens or shortens. What can we say if you decide on a vacation in hot Thailand or Egypt in the middle of winter. Such drastic changes cannot but affect your hormonal background.
Long transfers. If you have changed your surroundings, but have spent your holiday in an area with an identical or similar climate to your hometown, stress for the body can be caused by a long or uncomfortable pastime in transport. A many-hour trip takes our strength and energy, so during such trips the process of producing melatonin, which is responsible for sound sleep and good health in the morning, gets lost. As a result, the work of the pituitary and hypothalamus, which perform the functions of a "coordinating center" for the schedules of maturation, release of eggs and the time of the onset of menstruation, is disrupted.
Changing the diet. After a trip to the sea, the body may experience an insufficient amount of vitamins and iodine. On vacation, we often eat fresh fruits and vegetables, and indulge ourselves in seafood. If, upon arrival home, you return to your previous diet (dry food and snacks on the run), the delay in menstruation is quite obvious.
Lack of physical activity. Active recreation is long walks, jogging along the beach, many hours of excursions and many other loads that are unusual for the body. All this contributes to the production of hormones that affect the time of the onset of menstruation.

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This is not the whole list of reasons why, after a vacation at sea, a girl does not observe timely menstruation. Such reactions of the reproductive system are quite normal. The reason for contacting a gynecologist can only be uncharacteristic periods. On vacation, some women may acquire various infections, the development of which is accompanied by symptoms such as excessively abundant or, conversely, scanty menstruation, itching, burning, or other painful sensations.

Observe the following precautions

If you cannot stop swimming in the sea or any other body of water during your period, try to take into account the necessary personal safety measures that doctors say. To avoid infectious diseases and their complications, the following rules must be followed:

swimming in the sea during menstruation is possible only with a tampon, which is removed immediately after dipping;
you can stay in the aquatic environment with a tampon for no more than 15 minutes, otherwise the effect of its use will be zero;
after swimming, you must always rinse the genitals with clean water;
it is better to swim in the sea on those days when menstruation is less intense (starting from the third or fourth day of menstruation);
if you do not plan to swim, wear a pad for comfort, which can be hidden under a stylish pareo;
girls bathing during menstruation in the sea, subsequently it is necessary to take a shower, and in some cases to carry out the douching procedure.

Even if the sea surface does not attract you, and you just want to bask in the sun, be careful and try to avoid spending a lot of time on the beach on the first two days of menstruation. First, high temperatures and exposure to direct ultraviolet rays can cause more intense discharge. Secondly, you still won’t be able to tan: a beautiful golden or chocolate skin tone is possible only with the active production of melanin. Unfortunately, on critical days, this process stops a little, so that even numerous hours spent on the beach will not change the color of the woman's skin, which at this moment is at risk of increased bleeding or sunstroke.

Remember that during menstruation, a woman's immunity is greatly weakened, so it must be supported by the use of vitamins. If you don’t have a special vitamin complex at hand, eat as many fresh fruits and vegetables as possible.

How to choose the right swimsuit

If a woman is disturbed by menstruation at sea, everyone knows what to do: stock up on hygiene products and change them in a timely manner to maintain cleanliness. However, even if you have taken all the security measures, copious discharge can still leak out and attract attention. To prevent this from happening, you need to follow some recommendations when choosing an outfit for a beach holiday:

To avoid possible stains, it is best to have a black, blue or purple swimsuit with you, although a two-tone set with a bright top and dark-colored bottoms can also be an alternative.
Complete your look with a beautiful dark-colored pareo or a beach tunic cape. An attractive accessory will not only hide impurities, but also protect your skin from strong ultraviolet radiation.
A bikini or thong will be out of place even if you use a tampon. During menstruation, you need to wear classic swim trunks or mini-shorts that will easily hide any signs of using hygiene products.
If you don't have a tampon or pad without wings on hand, wear shorts to avoid incidental situations. A loose fit is best: overly tight shorts that are tight around your body can cause the pad to shift and cause visible stains.
Wear sundresses or long skirts made of lightweight materials. Such an image will be romantic and attractive, and you can feel relaxed and relax to the fullest.

The waters of the ancient sea flow in our veins. An international team of scientists has developed a formula for Paleozoic sea water. As it turned out, its mineral composition is exactly the same as that of our blood.

Perhaps that is why swimming in the sea is so beneficial. After all, salts dissolved in water, getting through the skin into the body, renew the composition of the blood and stimulate the production of hemoglobin.

However, even despite such convincing studies, many Russian beaches are now empty.

Report by Yulia Pogorelova.

Claudia Mitrofanovna from an abandoned village on the shores of the Sea of Azov has been guarding the fence of vacationers all day.

He asks everyone he meets: does he want to stay, at least for the weekend? Immediately he hurries to show his village hotel complex.

Everything is nice and simple. Amenities on the street. 300 rubles per day. There are few people who want to spend a long-awaited vacation like this.

Those who still decide to relax on the Azov coast understand that one can not even dream of a comfortable rest. No serious investor has set foot here yet.

Pavlo-Ochakovskaya Spit is the best, in the sense, comfortable place on the coast. Here you have the sea, entertainment, and even some hotels.

But, basically, the coast of the Sea of Azov, on the territory of the Rostov region, looks just as deserted as the one opposite. But there it would be possible to build a modern sanatorium or a children's health camp.

However, one camp will not improve the situation as a whole. There is almost no infrastructure as such on the coast.

Vladimir Barteniev, Minister of Economy, Trade, International and Foreign Economic Relations of the Rostov Region: "There must be sufficient electricity, gas, water, and water disposal issues have been resolved. We are actively working on this now."

One of the Rostov travel agencies admits its own unpatriotism. These people will never send their clients to the Azov coast. And not because they do not love their own, Don, nature.

The economy class sea - this sounds like an insult, and then it is more expensive to explain yourself to those who were dissatisfied with such vacations.

Alexander Lomaka, director of a travel agency: "There is a demand. They call from everywhere. But when they find out what conditions are there, they decide to go to the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus."

Meanwhile, in the Southern Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences, they never cease to be surprised at such a prosaic attitude towards the Sea of Azov.

Its natural conditions, says Academician Matishov, are unique. The warmest sea in Russia - you can swim in it from May to October.

The dry steppe climate is much healthier than the humid climate of the Black Sea. But the most important thing, perhaps, is that scientists compare this stretch of the Azov coast with nothing more than the sandy beaches of Jurmala. It could be as good here as in the Baltic if we took care of it ourselves. Rumors that you can’t swim in the Sea of Azov are still just rumors.

Gennady Matishov, academician, chairman of the Southern Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences: "The word" pollution "should be forgotten. It exists, but the level of this pollution is not dangerous from the point of view of sanitary services. At least, I have not heard that something like this happened here like in Siberia. We don't have that."

Muscovite Tamara Lebedeva knows about all the advantages of the Sea of Azov. Therefore, for many years her family prefers to spend the summer here. They stay with friends and spend their days on the beach. Tamara finds few obvious disadvantages of this holiday.

Tamara Lebedeva: "There is not enough cleaner and someone who sells ice cream and strawberries here."

Vladimir Barteniev, Minister of Economy, Trade, International and Foreign Economic Relations of the Rostov Region: "There is no need to bring it to the level of the Black Sea at a rapid pace. There is a need to respond to the aspirations of those people who are ready today to pay for a tourist product of a certain quality."

Klavdiya Mitrofanovna did not wait for vacationers today. She will come tomorrow and again sit on the bench - to guard.

Her simple little business isn't very profitable, but it's the only way she can get a raise in her own pension. So she hopes for sunny days, and for fortune, which will lead such long-awaited vacationers to her gate.

Presenter: The ancient Greeks called it a panacea for all diseases. In the Roman Empire, even mental illnesses were treated with it. And in medieval France, it was considered the best way to restore youth. It's about sea water. In what cases modern doctors prescribe a trip to the beach for their patients, we will talk with a balneologist Irina Nikolaeva. Hello Irina.

Guest: Hello.

Presenter: So why is sea water so useful?

Guest: Sea water has a wide range of interesting properties. Well, firstly, the water itself, its appearance, wave, air, which is saturated with the evaporation of salts that are contained in this water. Algae, which are inside, they also give their unique aroma and useful properties. The very air around. Air ions, which are also talked about a lot now. Sun.

Presenter: Well, first of all, with what diseases are recommendations given to go to the sea?

Guest: For example, if these are some common chronic skin diseases or allergic diseases. Of course, in this case, the specialist will advise you to go to the sea with high salinity. Well, immediately on hearing, of course, this is the Red Sea. A stronger impact is the Dead Sea. If we are talking about some articular things, then, of course, here we will no longer talk about the seas, but about some large healing lakes. Here, for example, on hearing - this is Evpatoria, Saki. Gynecological diseases. It's great too. But there must still be the presence of mud deposits. There are a lot of factors. Unfortunately, very little attention is paid to them now, and a person, coming to the sea, - here it is the sea! He throws himself into this sea. Although there are very clear steps on how to approach the sea.

Host: How should you approach him?

Guest: You can't immediately enter the sea. You must first give yourself a rubbing massage. And start with the handles. From the arms, to the shoulders, to the neck. Then, then, you need to go to the tummy. Rub your tummy. Walk on the sand, if any. If pebbles - great. Walk on the pebbles, so energetically, well, 2-3 minutes. That is, prepare yourself to enter.

Host: Some go into the water and stand a little. This is right?

Guest: That's absolutely right. It's the instinct of self-preservation at work. It's just a great option. And then already enter the water, but energetically enough. Because when water affects our body, the body reacts. Clear two phases. That is, the stress phase - the first contact of the entire skin with water, here. And the second phase is already a good physiological reaction to this water.

Presenter: But having entered the water, and we have already done everything right, how long can you stay in the water so as not to harm yourself?

Guest: The first stay in the water is not recommended for more than 5 minutes. The second, third occurrence implies that both 10 and 15 are possible. But everything is very clear. That is, every person should clearly feel their health. Control your condition. If a person, against the background of being in the water, suddenly has another chill, some kind of internal tremor - this is an overdose. And you, no matter how much you try to start swimming actively at this time, or that's all, this is already exhaustion of the body. It's better to go out and take a good shower.

Host: And what about the soul. When you come out of the sea, opinions are divided. Someone thinks that, on the contrary, it is useful to stay with this salt, right? Otherwise, what's the point of swimming in the sea. Someone thinks that you need to immediately wash everything off.

Guest: It is believed that he came out of the sea and reached the shower cabin, this is enough for the salt that is destined to be absorbed, it is absorbed. The shower is very necessary. Because it is an additional massage, an additional impact. There is also some contrast in temperature. And at the same time, there is a so-called air bath and a sun bath, which ends with such a shower.

Host: Thank you, Irina. Irina Nikolaeva, a specialist in balneology, told us how to take sea baths so that all diseases are washed away without a trace.

What to do if menstruation began at the sea: how to swim and can they be delayed?

Is the vacation schedule in your company compiled, as expected, 2 weeks in advance? And you are in a hurry to "take" a convenient month, dreaming of a trip to warmer climes and enjoying the gentle sea waves. But here's the problem: to match the days of vacation to their own "critical days" (or rather, to the period when they definitely won't be) is obtained literally from a few.

Most women cannot calculate their cycle a year ahead: for some, it “jumps” for 2-3 days, for others it is always uneven. In addition, even with an ideal cycle, there is a danger of failure due to stress, disease, climate change, and finally. Menstruation at sea on vacation: let's think about how this problem can be avoided, and if this was not possible, how it is easier to survive this minor nuisance.

Menstruation at sea: what to do

First, let's consider the situation when it is too late to take preventive measures: you are already at sea and feel the imminent approach of the day (or rather, not the day, but the hour) "X".

All women are interested in whether it is possible to swim and sunbathe during this period.

The doctors' comments in this case are unequivocal: gynecologists are against taking water and sunbathing on the days when menstruation occurs. The reasons are as follows: on the days of menstruation, the female body experiences hormonal stress. If the body "feels" that, it reduces the level of progesterone, which entails an increase in the synthesis of prostaglandins. Under the influence of these hormones, the uterus spasms, rejection of the functional layer of the endometrium begins - the very one that was supposed to serve as the site of attachment of the embryo. Part of the endometrium is rejected, a dead egg is released.

Cramps and hormonal surge cause. A woman may experience:

soreness in the lower abdomen;
headache;
nausea;
drowsiness, lethargy.

If the first days of menstruation fall at the beginning of sea bathing, all these manifestations may intensify. Exposure to high temperatures is unfavorable for any bleeding: blood loss in the heat is always greater than in the cold, since the vessels are dilated. Therefore, bathing during a holiday at sea should begin no earlier than on the third or fourth day, when the release of blood decreases.

The same applies to sunbathing. Overheating will provoke a lengthening of this phase of the cycle, and it will take longer to suffer with gaskets. In addition, when you leave the sea in the heat, in the sun, the body experiences sharp temperature fluctuations. And immunity during menstruation is somewhat weakened. Therefore, it is easy to catch a cold or catch any infection.

If you do not know how to be in such a situation, it is best to ask your doctor for advice. Most likely, he will say that the best solution would be to wait a few days and start bathing only when the monthly starts to subside.

Of course, you should listen to the recommendations of doctors. But sometimes it hurts to tears: I flew (or rode) to this sea far away, waited for a vacation for six months, mentally marking every day I lived on the calendar, and here you are - you can’t swim!

What to do so that menstruation does not turn into an annoying obstacle for a good rest, "experienced" travelers will tell you. Surely you have girlfriends who conquer the world, no matter what surprise their own body has prepared.

To the question: “How to swim in the sea during menstruation?” they have an answer. They assure that you can swim, swim and generally have a good rest, if you follow some rules. Let's list them:

it is necessary to wait out the first 1-2 days, being, if possible, in the shade, away from the sun's rays, and go into the water knee-deep;
the first couple of days it is worth walking with a pad, as the discharge is abundant - the use of a pad reduces the likelihood of developing an infection;
for 3-4 days you can swim with a tampon (before bathing you need to change the hygiene product);
bathing time no more than 20 minutes;
After bathing, the tampon should be changed immediately.

By following these simple rules, you will “kill two birds with one stone”: gradually accustom the body to climate change, which will facilitate acclimatization, and allow the reproductive organs to function as usual without exposing them to stress.

On the fifth day, you can already swim without a tampon. Most often, by this time, the discharge almost stops. But in a hot climate, perhaps everything will not go according to the usual scenario, so carry intimate hygiene products with you until the process is completed.

I'm going to the sea: how to induce menstruation or how to delay them

Yes, you understand that it is better not to knock the body off a well-established schedule, but the desire to plunge into the sea waves immediately after arrival overpowers everything? Let's see how to delay menstruation before going to the sea.

If you decide to approach the issue seriously, it’s worth going to the gynecologist for an appointment in advance (several months) and asking him a question: “Doctor, I’m going to swim and sunbathe in Cuba in 3 months - how to prevent menstruation before the trip so that they don’t spoil the long-awaited vacation week?

The doctor will offer you these 3 months to drink hormonal drugs - monophasic COCs (birth control pills). The choice is great, there are many such tablets now. Often gynecologists advise:

"Yarina";
"Janine";
"Regulon";
"Logest" and other time-tested means.

If your immediate plans do not include the appearance of an heir, COCs will perfectly solve the problem of the untimely arrival of menstruation. The secret is that they maintain a constant level of "female" hormones, ensuring their intake from the outside. Ovulation impossible, the hormonal level is the same - therefore, "menstruation" will always come clearly on a certain day of the week. Drink a pack (21 tablets), wait 2-3 days - and menstrual-like discharge always begins. Convenient: you know exactly when it will happen, and you can adjust to them.

Option two: you drink the second pack without a week break - then "menstruation" (in quotation marks, as this is not a real period) will not appear for 2 months. True, if you do not take a seven-day break, small spotting is possible - the body “compensates” for the absence of habitual bleeding. Swimming is allowed on these days.

Of course, such a delay is not always good for the body. Moreover, the doctor may not allow you to take hormonal pills due to the individual characteristics of the body (for example, a tendency to thrombophlebitis). But you have to go, tickets are bought. How to be - maybe just speed up the arrival of menstruation with folk remedies without resorting to hormonal support?

You can bring the onset of critical days closer with the help of a decoction of parsley. Brew a bunch of parsley with a glass of hot water and drink half a glass 3-4 times a day. Everything should start 3-4 days after such a course. Sometimes, for the same purpose, it is advised to eat lemons - the vitamin C contained in them accelerates the onset of critical days.

Menstruation at sea in a teenager: what to do

The first menstruation in a teenager of 11-12 years old can begin at sea due to a sharp change in climate, “spurring” hormonal changes. How to be on vacation - do I need to take any special measures?

The task of the mother is to explain to the young girl that during this period it is necessary to be very careful about observing the rules of personal hygiene. The cervix is ajar at this time - therefore, it is easier for any infections to get into the reproductive organs. In girls, active bathing can cause increased secretions, inflammation, if some microbe, “taking advantage” of the temperature difference, penetrates inside. You can not swim in the first 2 days. So that the vacation is not spoiled by some kind of inflammation, it is better to wait for the end of the process. Or go swimming for 4-5 days (the first menstruation usually does not last long).

After a vacation at sea, a delay in menstruation

After a holiday at sea, a delay in menstruation is quite likely. This is due to climate change. It is normal if the critical days, which according to the calendar were to begin immediately after the trip, come a week later. The hormonal system is very sensitive to a sudden change in the situation. Ovulation may be delayed a little (or, on the contrary, happen earlier). Perhaps there will be no ovulation at all in this cycle, and menstruation will make itself felt a little later, they will be somewhat meager.

A delay in menstruation at sea is also possible. There is no need to worry - the reasons are the same here. But if there were unprotected sexual intercourse in this cycle, it’s worth doing a test for your own peace of mind.

How to reduce bleeding during menstruation at sea

We already know why menstruation at sea takes a long time: excessively warm weather and changing climatic conditions are to blame. In addition, increased physical activity has an impact: during the holidays, they walk a lot, sightseeing, exploring the area, dancing at night in discos.

To reduce the duration of bleeding, try taking Dicynon. This is a drug that helps reduce bleeding and turn long and heavy periods into short ones.

Take one tablet daily. Treatment continues for 3 days. So that menstruation does not go longer than expected, sometimes athletes use this method before competitions. True, it is necessary to coordinate your actions with your doctor.

Nettle decoction helps to reduce the duration of bleeding.

This option is also possible - scanty menstruation. Do not be afraid: just because of the change in climatic conditions and the daily routine, the ovaries worked this way.

If menstruation at sea has changed its character or came at the wrong time, do not worry. By the next cycle, everything should be back to normal. But if this does not happen, then it will be time to see a doctor: perhaps there really are health problems.

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How to swim during your period

How disappointing it is if during a long-awaited vacation you or your child suddenly starts having a nasty runny nose and cough. And the high temperature means that all the holidays go down the drain. Or not? Is it possible to swim in the sea with a cold? And if the temperature is caused by other factors? Will this affect the health of the vacationer? Read in this article.

Reasons for the rise in temperature

You can't completely protect yourself from sudden temperature fluctuations. In response to the most harmless impact, the body can respond by increasing the body's warming up.

The main causes of temperature fluctuations are:

Infection. It is often accompanied by fever. At first it is small, but over time it only increases. And here you need not to wonder whether it is possible to swim in the sea with a temperature of 37, but to run to the doctor for a prescription for antibiotics.
Viral diseases. Their frequent symptom is fever, and it can be very difficult to treat. You will definitely need the help of a specialist. Self-feeling during illness is so bad that bathing is the last thing to think about.
Exacerbation of an old chronic disease. Remember your medical record: does it have a record of a periodic illness? Perhaps she is the cause of the current fever? Naturally, you will have to do without sea water.
Poisoning. Common cause of fever. Accompanied by vomiting, nausea, loose stools, headaches and depression of consciousness with prolonged absence of treatment. These symptoms are especially dangerous if it is hot outside: in this case, dehydration will come extremely quickly. Make sure that the poisoned drink plenty of water, even if he does not want to. No bathing, at least until the patient's stool and water balance are normal.
Ear infection. Another common reason for rising sea temperatures. It occurs due to water getting into the ear and an infection developing in it because of this. Accompanied by swelling of the ear canal and shell, loss of hearing and shooting sharp pain. Swimming is strictly prohibited!

Other causes of fever

Also, fever is often manifested due to:

Acclimatization. This is especially true if vacationers come from a cold climate, in such cases the temperature can jump up to 37.5 degrees. Is it possible to swim in the sea with the temperature caused by acclimatization? It is better to wait until the body gets used to it and returns to normal.
Hypothermia. May occur due to prolonged bathing in cold water or sleeping under air conditioning. By itself, it does not cause the body to warm up, but it weakens the body. As a result - illness and fever. Naturally, there can be no question of any swimming.
Thermal shock. They are as dangerous as hypothermia. It is necessary to select clothes according to external conditions. Especially small children suffer from overheating, whose caring parents try to wrap their children as best as possible. Remember: the child should not have too many clothes! The maximum is one more layer than its parent. It is better not to swim, but short-term immersion in cold water can help with overheating of the body.

Is it possible to swim in the sea with temperature?

The question is often asked: is it possible to swim in the sea with a temperature if it appeared due to swimming? There are no contraindications for this, but it is better to wait for the temperature to drop. It is necessary to give the body time to cope with sudden changes in heat and cold.

Also, swimming during illness should be excluded if you are in poor health. In general, if you are in doubt whether it is possible to swim in the sea with a temperature, then look at your condition and take into account the opinion of experts.

Doctors' opinion

What do doctors in seaside towns hear most often from their visitors? Of course, sad questions and exclamations like: "Is it possible to swim in the sea with a temperature of 37 and 2 - just a little after all! Nothing will happen from a short swim, right?"

Disappointing news: when swimming, even with a small temperature, you are at great risk. It is best to wait for the disease to go away so as not to provoke it to a new round of development. Swimming with infectious diseases can become especially dangerous, no matter where the infection is localized.

Bathing for children

A child's body is much weaker than an adult's. Is it possible for a child to swim in the sea with a temperature? The answer is obvious: don't. Even if it really asks for water and keeps its eyes in a wet place. From a short bath, a slightly elevated temperature can turn into a real fever in the evening.

Also eliminate ice cream, cold drinks and milkshakes from your child's diet. Do not give your child even chilled fruits, this can cause a sore throat. But with hot food, you should not be zealous. You do not want to bring the child to overheat?

Bathing and medication

Read the instructions for the medications you take carefully. Some of the drugs have a rather powerful effect on the human mind, so you should not go into the water after taking them.

A simple rule: if the instructions say that the medicine causes drowsiness, or that it is not recommended to drive after taking it, then you should not think about swimming either. It is better to sit a day on the shore than to test fate for strength.

The danger of these drugs is that you may not feel sleepy. However, a short-term clouding of consciousness is enough to take full lungs of water.

"Sea wave will wash away all diseases"

Hippocrates

Composition of sea water

In terms of its chemical composition, sea water is close to intercellular fluids and the salt composition of blood. Salt ions dissolved in sea water sodium (Na), chlorine (Cl), magnesium (Mg), potassium (K), bromine (Br), iodine (I).

Four-fifths of the salts are sodium chloride (table salt), which determines its salty taste, and the remaining 1/5 is represented by various trace elements and chemical compounds.

In addition to mineral salts and organic substances, sea water contains all atmospheric gases - nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, as well as small amounts of inert gases. The ratio of oxygen and nitrogen in the sea is 1:2. Where there is no oxygen, hydrogen sulfide is formed in the water - a gas that is not present in the atmosphere. Hydrogen sulfide is already present in the Black Sea from a depth of 200 m, and at the bottom of the sea its content reaches 7 cubic cm per liter of water.

Effects of sea water

The temperature of the human body (+36-37 ° C) is always higher than the temperature of the water in the sea (even in August, when the temperature reaches +28 ° C). Therefore, when you go into the sea, the body reacts to cooling (feeling chills): there is a narrowing of the surface vessels of the skin (capillaries), as a result of which blood rushes to the internal organs. But it only lasts a few seconds. Then comes a favorable secondary reaction: there is an expansion of blood vessels and outflow of blood from the internal organs. You feel how warmth spreads through the body, the skin warms up, breathing deepens, and the heartbeat quickens. The narrowing and expansion of blood vessels is nothing more than vascular gymnastics. In addition, the temperature difference enhances metabolic processes, and leads to the loss of energy by the body. For overweight people, this is a good opportunity to lose weight, especially if they actively swim. But be careful! Excessive exposure to water leads to excessive heat loss (so-called "secondary chills"), when the vessels of the skin remain dilated and the blood flow in them slows down. As a result, the skin turns blue, goosebumps, trembling, chills appear. This can often be seen in young children who are difficult to "kick" out of the water. If you experience these symptoms, immediately stop bathing and take steps to keep warm: wrap yourself in a towel or do vigorous exercise.

When bathing in the sea, a large mass of water exerts pressure on the body, which is not the case in an artificial sea bath. This is a good hydromassage that increases muscle tone, skin elasticity and increases blood flow.

Sea waves gently massage the body and have a beneficial effect on biologically active points, reflexively associated with internal organs.

What doctors think

therapists They will advise you on sea bathing in a dynamic mode (swimming) to train the heart muscle, improve blood supply to organs, lower blood pressure, reduce heart rate, increase immunity, not to mention the unconditional hardening effect.

Immunologists We are convinced that magnesium ions present in the sea stimulate many vital processes associated with the formation of bone tissue and cell division. In addition, the saturation of sea water and air with iodine improves the functioning of the thyroid gland, strengthens the nervous and immune systems, increases the body's resistance and lowers blood cholesterol levels. Iodine stimulates the brain and activates memory.

Rheumatologists they will tell you that sea water is rich in minerals and trace elements, and therefore has a beneficial effect on osteochondrosis and arthrosis.

neurologists draw your attention to the fact that magnesium contained in sea water plays a significant role in the electrolyte systems of nerves and muscles, in particular in the conduction of nerve impulses, increasing the tone of smooth and striated muscles, and bromine acts as a sedative.

Pulmonologists know that regular drip irrigation will help prevent the development of serious respiratory infections, and the healing properties of sea water and air increase the body's resistance to tuberculosis pathogens.

Otolaryngologists sure that washing the nose and throat with sea water relieves the symptoms of a cold. Undoubtedly, they will recommend irrigation therapy using sea water in the form of irrigation or spraying with a spray bottle of the nose and throat, washing the maxillary sinuses. They will not object when, when a runny nose appears, you draw sea water into your nostrils several times, and then expose your face to the sun for 10-15 minutes. A beginning sore throat will help stop gargling with sea water.

Ophthalmologists(oculists) consider sea water an excellent remedy for reducing the inflammatory process of the eyes. Daily eye baths in the evening, before going to bed, from sea water boiled for 2 minutes and then cooled, reduce irritation of the eyelids.

Dermatologists seawater is believed to cure psoriasis. Its winter form is treated during the bathing and beach season. Those who suffer from the summer form of psoriasis are shown winter swimming in a pool of sea water, rubbing with sea water, prolonged exposure to sea air, of course, in comfortable clothes. By the way, seafood is good for them (seaweed, crabs, shrimp, fish).

The ions of the above electrolytes dissolved in sea water settle on the skin, creating a "salt raincoat", penetrating the body (a kind of intradermal "injection" of salts). This process improves elasticity, improves skin tone, and reduces swelling of the skin. True, it is possible that in people with hypersensitivity of the skin, sea salt can cause a rash, redness or itching. In such cases, after swimming in the sea, a fresh shower is necessary. And another warning - after sea bathing, the sensitivity of the skin to the effects of ultraviolet rays increases. Therefore, on the beach you can so easily "burn"!

How much and when to swim

A healthy person can start bathing at a water temperature of + 18 ° C for 1-2 minutes, gradually bringing their duration to 5-6 minutes. At +22°C bathing time increases accordingly from 2-3 to 12-15 minutes.

Swimming in the sea is recommended 2 times a day - in the morning from 9.30 to 12.00 and from 16.30 to 19.00. The optimal number of swims is up to 3-4 times a day, with breaks of at least 30 minutes. With frequent bathing, the body is depleted, fatigue appears.

The duration of sea bathing for sick or weakened people depends on the main diagnosis of the disease, concomitant diseases, the season of rest, the age of the person, the characteristics of his adaptation and acclimatization. For sick people, sea procedures should begin with wiping and dousing with sea water for 2 days.

It is better to bathe 1.5 hours after eating. You should not swim immediately after prolonged sunbathing, physical activity, hot or sweaty.

In the cool half-year (November-May), spend sea bathing in an indoor swimming pool with heated sea water, which is located in the TOK "Sudak".

Not only bathing alone

Walking on the sandy and pebbly beaches along the sea edge can also be of great benefit. Such walks make the reflex points on the foot work. This procedure will help to get rid of insomnia, and with excessive varicose veins. In addition, fast movement on wet sand, in which the feet literally get stuck, is very difficult, which means that almost all the muscles of the legs, abdomen and buttocks receive physical activity. The main requirement is that the leg must be completely removed from the water each time. Intense walking or jogging along the edge of the sea can be compared to a half-hour exercise on a stationary bike.

Iodine dissolved in the coastal air is absorbed 12 times better than from the usual atmosphere. There is a magnificent natural inhalation. And as mentioned above, iodine is necessary for the endocrine system and the brain.

People living far from the sea are deficient in selenium, a microelement with antioxidant properties (editor's note - protecting the body from external and internal toxic effects). The sea helps replenish selenium. Due to salt evaporation, high ozone content, as well as the absence of dust and allergens that the sea breeze carries away, people breathe so easily on the seashore. In a milliliter of sea air, there are up to a thousand particles of sea salt. During a day spent by the sea, we inhale about 10 billion salt particles that heal the upper respiratory tract, bronchi and lungs. This is one of the secrets of healing on the coast of frequently ill allergy sufferers and asthmatics.

It should be noted that the intake of sea water inside has a harmful effect on the human body, which is unable to ensure the removal of excess intake of salts that linger in human tissues and organs, causing dehydration of the body, severe disorders of the nervous system, with all the ensuing consequences.

And lastly, the bad. Nowadays, pollution of the surface layer of the waters of the World Ocean is observed. This also applies to the Black Sea basin. In sea water there are many microorganisms, including pathogens, helminth eggs, yeast organisms, especially in places of mass bathing. Therefore, no matter how far you swim with dishes to take water in order to gargle your sore throat later, you still won’t get clean water.

Danish artist Paul Gustave Fischer
"Sunbathing in the Dunes" (1916)