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The sauna and body fluid balance.

E Ahonen1, U Nousiainen

  • 1Kainuu Central Hospital, Kajaani, Finland.

Annals of Clinical Research
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
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Sauna bathing impacts fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. Replenishing fluid loss during sauna sessions is crucial for maintaining bodily equilibrium, especially after physical activity.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Thermoregulation
  • Homeostasis

Background:

  • Sauna bathing influences fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base equilibrium.
  • Beyond sweating and thirst, it affects endogenous regulatory mechanisms for fluid compartments and blood circulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of sauna bathing on physiological balance.
  • To highlight the importance of fluid replacement during and after sauna use.

Main Methods:

  • Observational analysis of physiological responses to sauna bathing.
  • Review of fluid and electrolyte balance mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • Sauna bathing can alter fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base status.
  • Adequate fluid replacement is essential to counteract sauna-induced fluid loss.
  • Frequent, small liquid doses are recommended during bathing for effective rehydration.

Conclusions:

  • Maintaining fluid balance is critical during sauna use.
  • Proactive fluid compensation may be needed before sauna bathing, particularly post-exercise.
  • Proper hydration strategies support physiological stability during thermotherapy.

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