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Patients should not use hot tubs with temperatures above 104 degrees.</ | Patients should not use hot tubs with temperatures above 104 degrees.</ | ||
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Taking a hot **bath** or shower (or spending time in a hot room) can lead to increased body temperature and cause blood vessels to dilate, which lowers blood pressure and can cause lightheadedness or dizziness. | Taking a hot **bath** or shower (or spending time in a hot room) can lead to increased body temperature and cause blood vessels to dilate, which lowers blood pressure and can cause lightheadedness or dizziness. |