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ArticleJournal of advanced research2021

Mathematical estimation of fluid concentration in human skin during water immersion.

Mir Aijaz, Ibrahim M Almanjahie, Javid Gani Dar

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3 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Mir AijazDepartment of Mathematics, Govt. Degree College Kilam, Higher Education, J & K, India.
Ibrahim M AlmanjahieDepartment of Mathematics, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 62529, Saudi Arabia.
Javid Gani DarDepartment of Mathematical Sciences, Islamic University of Science and Technology, J & K, India.
Islamic University of Science and Technology · INKing Khalid University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe concentration of fluid and its analysis in human skin is innately a challenge due to its continuous movement and involvement in maximum life processes. The concentration of the fluid gets affected by the diffusion of fluids through the skin, which acts as the main barrier between the human body and the external environment. Therefore, it becomes imperative to study the process and impact of the diffusion of fluids through the skin. The problem becomes more interesting when the human body is immersed in water.

objectivesThe present paper studies the change in the fluid distribution of human skin during its immersion in water of different temperatures. The application part of the paper visualizes various impaired vascular function and muscle soreness by water immersion during the physiotherapy treatment.

methodsA mathematical model based on the two-dimensional diffusion equation, along with appropriate boundary conditions, has been formulated. The maximum of the relevant parameters, such as fluid regulation, transfer coefficient, evaporation rate, etc., influencing the fluid distribution, have been incorporated. The model has been solved by variational finite element method, and numerical results have been obtained by the Crank-Nicholson scheme.

resultsThe increase in fluid concentration due to treatment with cold and acute hot water immersion has been noted, and the role of water immersion in enhancing the recovery in exercise-induced muscular damage has been analyzed.

conclusionsThe paper addressed the issue of rate of water diffusion through human skin, which otherwise couldn't be drawn from the analogy of gas diffusion through the membrane due to the variation in permeabilities of the two processes. The paper has applications in water immersion therapies and other activities like monitoring swimming induced pulmonary edema, etc.

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Crank–Nicholson methodDiffusion equationFluid regulationVariational finite element method

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PMID33364039
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