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“BAWAL MALIGO NG PAGOD?”  Totoo nga kaya ang pasma?  ‘Yan ang ating ikokonsulta sa UH Clinic! Panoorin ang video.

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00:00You know what, Lin, most people believe that you shouldn't wet your hands after you've had a bath.

00:09That's why the day of washing is different from the day of ironing.

00:14But some people say that if your hands are sweaty, you might get a spasm.

00:19Oh, that's different. That's a tick.

00:22Spasm.

00:23Spasm.

00:24That's just a few of the things we've heard about spasms.

00:28But what are these?

00:30That's what we're going to consult this morning.

00:33We're here at our UH Clinic.

00:35That's right. The doctor is in here at the UH Clinic.

00:38We're going to talk about spasms with Dr. Nika Reyes, a neurologist.

00:42Good morning, Doc Nika.

00:43Good morning.

00:44Good morning, Doc.

00:45We often hear about spasms.

00:48But how do we explain what a spasm is, Doc?

00:53What is a spasm, Doc?

00:54So a spasm, we have to understand, is a Filipino concept.

01:00Compared to the medicine we study, which is Western, it doesn't really resonate.

01:07In our background as medical professionals, we don't really study that because a spasm is uniquely Filipino.

01:13It's like they say it's a mosquito.

01:15It doesn't exist in the other cultures.

01:17We're the only ones who have that.

01:19It's like a mosquito.

01:21But when you think about it, it doesn't have a direct English translation or anything like that.

01:26But they think, there are other studies, like the word spasma comes from the word espasmo.

01:32It can mean spasm.

01:34Spasm.

01:35So it's like related to, the concept revolves around imbalance of cold and heat in the body.

01:42They need to believe that the heat and the cold are balanced.

01:45So if there's an imbalance, the heat is stronger, the cold is stronger.

01:49That's when the disease occurs, which is not called a spasm.

01:52That's the cultural concept and definition of a spasm.

01:56Okay.

01:57So one of the feelings when they say spasm is when the hands and feet are shaking or sweating.

02:03So what is the possible cause of these?

02:06So what they say about a spasm is that it's a shaking, it's a swelling.

02:10Sometimes they say it's hard.

02:12Even the joints and other parts of the body.

02:15Most of the time, it can be a symptom of other diseases, like neuropathy,

02:21or when there's a problem with the nerves.

02:24Most of the time, it can be a symptom of diabetes or other diseases.

02:30Okay.

02:31To clarify, the beliefs about spasms, let's start with what we mentioned earlier, Doc.

02:37When they say it's just after a spasm, you can't wet your hands or wash them.

02:42Is this true? Does it have an effect?

02:44Yes.

02:45Because it's a different perspective.

02:48There's a cultural perspective and a western perspective.

02:51So it's hard to prove and disprove using the other way.

02:55It's like it's hot.

02:56Yes.

02:57So we can do this.

02:58For example, there's a medical basis for these beliefs that we're thinking about.

03:03So usually, when you analyze those who wash their hands,

03:06our laundry men and planters,

03:09their hands are really used.

03:12So usually, in that population of patients,

03:15there are people who get spasms here because of their repetitive use.

03:20So there are people with carpal tunnel syndrome.

03:22Those people with carpal tunnel syndrome,

03:24their symptoms are usually,

03:26they might have bloating,

03:28their hands are hot,

03:29and they feel weak.

03:30They feel weak.

03:31So it's possible that's what they're feeling.

03:34Sometimes, others, like hot or cold water, can trigger the symptoms.

03:40But technically, when you look at the study of medicine,

03:44there's no evidence that it's prohibited for a planter to wash their hands right away.

03:49I'll just say this, Lina.

03:50Okay.

03:51For us, someone died the other day.

03:52He played basketball while taking a bath in cold water.

03:55Yes.

03:56Or in other sports, he took a bath right away.

04:00Is that allowed or not?

04:02Actually, there are many versions of that, sir.

04:04He was sweating, tired, stressed, and took a cold bath.

04:07Yes.

04:08But again,

04:09he didn't have a medical basis.

04:12It's possible that he was sick.

04:16Most of the time, some people die suddenly.

04:18Some people have a headache.

04:20There can be aneurysms.

04:21And coincidentally, he took a bath at that time.

04:25So it's possible that it was just a coincidence.

04:26It was just a coincidence.

04:27Could it be also because of a sudden change in temperature?

04:29If your body is too hot, you'll suddenly sweat.

04:31That's why when you work out also, right, Igor?

04:33Yes.

04:34They say that if your body is hot after a workout,

04:36or during a workout,

04:37don't drink cold water.

04:38Cold water.

04:39Because it's not good for your body.

04:42Okay.

04:43Our viewers online also have questions about plasma.

04:46So let's answer them one by one.

04:48Doc, here it is.

04:50Our first question is from MRS.

04:53So good evening.

04:54Good evening?

04:55Can I take a bath right away if it's hot outside?

04:58Yes, we're speaking about that.

05:00That's what we're thinking.

05:01Well, technically, as long as it's not harmful to you,

05:04it's not really prohibited.

05:06Okay.

05:07Because they want to rest,

05:08especially after working outside,

05:10when it's hot,

05:11including the muscle exhaustion, right?

05:13So the muscles get tired,

05:14they sweat.

05:15So it's like,

05:16because when you drink cold water,

05:18it can harden or relax,

05:19but either way,

05:21there's really no problem.

05:23If you're going to take a bath,

05:25or you're not going to take a bath,

05:26either you use warm water or cold water,

05:28there's really no problem.

05:30There's no connection.

05:31Maybe that's also for safety.

05:33Stay with that body temperature.

05:36Yes.

05:37And it's also important that

05:39if there's no problem with you,

05:42and it's not harmful to you,

05:44as long as it's not harmful,

05:46then we can follow that.

05:48But speaking of taking a bath,

05:51can I take a bath after getting a massage?

05:54That's what Estella Garcia said.

05:55Because also,

05:56when you talk to the masseuses,

05:58they tell you,

05:59don't take a bath,

06:00just do it tomorrow.

06:02And their advice is warm water.

06:04Yes.

06:05Because it's like in a state of

06:06the muscle is relaxed.

06:08Another thing,

06:09they also apply essential oils

06:12that are said to be better for the body,

06:14that's why they don't want to wash out.

06:15But again,

06:16it's related to relaxing the muscle.

06:18It's like cooking or boiling the muscle.

06:20Yes.

06:21And especially when you let it cool.

06:23Because sometimes,

06:24when it's cold,

06:25the muscles can have spasms or contractions.

06:28Ah.

06:29So it's like that.

06:30There you go.

06:31We've learned a lot.

06:32Thank you so much, Dr. Nika Reyes.

06:34As for your health,

06:36of course,

06:37we will consult you here at UH Clinic.

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