Infectious disease doctor Vladimir Neronov: sea water can cause gastrointestinal infections.
Infectious disease specialist Neronov warned about the dangerous consequences of body contact with sea water. He said that swimming in the sea can cause an infectious disease. According to the specialist, sea water contains many bacteria, including pathogenic ones for the body. In addition, it may contain pollutants, viruses.
“Sea water may be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, chemicals or other pollutants, which can cause infections or other diseases upon contact with them,” noted Vladimir Neronov in a commentary to RIAMO.
He added that studies have shown: sea water can be a factor in gastrointestinal tract (GIT) infections and inflammatory processes in the ears.
Who can be seriously harmed by a vacation on seaFor example, people with pathologies of the heart and blood vessels. A humid and hot maritime climate can cause a sharp increase in blood pressure, increasing the risk of a hypertensive crisis for heart patients. In addition to hypertensive patients, doctors do not advise patients with varicose veins, diabetes mellitus, thyroid dysfunction, or a large number of moles on the body to go to the sea.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that drinking water that was on sun exposure to bottled water is dangerous for the body.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Vladimir Neronov Health infectious disease specialist doctor of medical sciences