Is Cold Water Good for Stroke?

Cold-water immersion can achieve rapid cooling and is effective in treating heat stroke. With special precautions, it can be performed safely for older patients.

Is warm water good for stroke?

A stroke occurs when a blood vessel to one's brain is blocked or broken, thus damaging brain cells. With the loss of these brain cells, a person also loses skills controlled by that portion of the brain.

Can cold water give you a stroke?

Cold water can cause a sudden spike in heart rate and blood pressure. This increase can cause heart failure and stroke for vulnerable people.