Far – infrared electric blankets are popular for their warming and certain health – promoting functions. However, not everyone is suitable to use them.
1. Pregnant Women
Pregnancy is a special physiological state. Using a far – infrared electric blanket may pose risks to the fetus. The far – infrared electric blanket can increase body temperature during use. Elevated body temperature in pregnant women may have adverse effects on fetal development. Prolonged use of the electric blanket may lead to an excessive increase in the mother’s body temperature, which may increase the risk of abnormal fetal development.
2. Women during Menstruation
Some women are more sensitive during their menstrual periods. The warming effect of the far – infrared electric blanket can accelerate pelvic blood circulation. For women during menstruation, this may result in an increase in menstrual blood volume and a prolongation of the menstrual period, disrupting the normal physiological process of menstruation.
3. Patients with Skin Diseases
(1) Inflammatory Skin Disease Patients
For those with inflammatory skin diseases such as eczema or contact dermatitis, their skin is already in an inflamed state. The warming effect of the far – infrared electric blanket may aggravate the skin’s inflammatory reaction, leading to more severe symptoms such as increased redness, swelling, and itching of the skin.
(2) People with Skin Sensation Disorders
For example, diabetic patients may have peripheral neuropathy, which can cause a decrease or loss of skin sensation. When using a far – infrared electric blanket, these patients may not be able to accurately perceive the temperature, and are prone to skin burns due to high temperature. Moreover, once burned, they are less likely to notice, which may easily lead to severe skin infections and other complications.
4. Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases
For patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and coronary heart disease, the body temperature increase and accelerated blood circulation caused by the far – infrared electric blanket may increase the burden on the heart. For example, in hypertensive patients, blood pressure may be further elevated due to the body’s warming stimulation and changes in blood circulation, increasing the risk of cardiovascular accidents such as cerebral hemorrhage and myocardial infarction.
5. Patients with Hemorrhagic Diseases
Patients with hemorrhagic diseases such as thrombocytopenic purpura and hemophilia have impaired blood – clotting functions. The accelerated blood circulation caused by the far – infrared electric blanket may increase the risk of bleeding. Once bleeding occurs, it may be more difficult to control.
6. Cancer Patients
Tumor cells are sensitive to temperature. Local high temperature may promote the growth and metastasis of tumor cells. The warming effect of the far – infrared electric blanket may inadvertently increase the local temperature of the tumor, which is not conducive to the control of the disease in cancer patients and may even accelerate the deterioration of the condition.
In conclusion, these groups of people should be cautious when considering using far – infrared electric blankets. If in doubt, it is advisable to consult a medical professional before use.
