An animation video is becoming increasingly viral on social media, which shows what can happen if a person does not change underwear every day. A timeline has been given in the video in which a person can die due to this.
According to the video, bacteria start growing from the first day, strong odor from the third day, itching and burning sensation on the fifth day, fungal infection on the 10th day, severe UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) on the 30th day and risk of sepsis or death on the 60th day.
Hygiene is very important
According to doctors and hygiene experts, this video is a little extra dramatic, but the basic thing is absolutely correct. It is very important to change underwear daily. Underwear covers the private parts, where sweat, dead skin cells, bacteria and sometimes traces of urine/feces remain. If the cloth remains dirty, it becomes a perfect breeding ground for bacteria. The smell starts coming from the third-fourth day because bacteria break down sweat and oil and form sulfur compounds, which cause bad smell. In women, it can disturb the vaginal flora, leading to bacterial vaginosis or yeast infection (Candida). Jock itch (fungal infection) or balanitis (inflammation of the penis) is common in men. The infection can become serious in 7-10 days. Skin rash, redness, itching, burning and pain start. If the infection spreads, folliculitis or boils may form. The risk of UTI increases greatly. Especially in women, because the urethra is short and bacteria easily reach the bladder. Untreated UTI can turn into kidney infection (pyelonephritis), which causes fever, back pain, and vomiting.
The condition will worsen within a month
The situation becomes worse after 30 days. Chronic infection weakens the immune system. Bacteria can enter the bloodstream, which is called sepsis. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, where the body’s immune response starts harming itself. Fever, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, organ failure and death may occur. Although it is very rare to die after wearing the same underwear for 60 days, but if someone is already suffering from diabetes, weak immunity or skin problems, then the risk increases significantly. Doctors advise: Change underwear daily, especially in summer or if there is excessive sweating, even twice.