Why do my legs feel weak and rubbery after taking a long hot bath?
1. Introduction Stepping out of a long, hot bath and immediately experiencing weak, rubbery legs is a classic manifestation of heat-induced systemic vasodilation and transient orthostatic hypotension. When the body is submerged in warm water, the core temperature rises. To dissipate this heat, the autonomic nervous system aggressively dilates the blood vessels near the skin’s … Read more