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Totoo nga kaya ang pasma? ‘Yan ang ating ikokonsulta sa UH Clinic! Panoorin ang video.
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.