India, Aug. 20 -- The monsoon can feel oppressive. One moment, a heavy downpour causes the temperature to drop sharply, leaving you feeling cold; the next, you are sweating in the sticky humidity. This raises an everyday question: should you take a hot or cold shower during the rainy season?ALSO READ: Red, watery eyes during monsoon? Ophthalmologist shares 5 common infections you should watch out for

Dr Ganesh Viswanathan, a consultant in the Department of Internal Medicine at KIMSHEALTH, Thiruvananthapuram, helped to resolve the dilemma over bathing temperature during the rainy season by outlining the pros and cons.

While both hot and cold showers have their benefits, they also come with alarming disadvantages that may outweigh them. H...