The summer season not only brings a heat with itself every year in India, but also creates a fatal situation many times. The most dangerous situation in these is to seek heat stroke. Every year the temperature in many parts of the country goes above 45 ° C, causing heat stroke or heat stroke. Especially children, elderly and already sick people come in the grip of it. In such a situation, it is important that we adopt the right precautions to keep ourselves and our family safe.
What is Lu?
Lu is very hot and dry winds running in summer. They usually run between April and June in states like North India, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra. When the body is unable to bear excessive heat, problems like tiredness, dizziness, vomiting, high fever and fainting begin, which is called heat stroke.
Who is the most affected by heatstroke?
Children and elderly: They have low immunity.
Daily laborers and people working outside: such as workers doing construction work, traffic police etc.
Sick person: Especially those who have problems with heart, lungs or diabetes.
Major symptoms of heat stroke
Body temperature 103 ° F (39.4 ° C) or more
Fast headache and weakness
Dizziness
Red and heating of the skin (sweating may stop)
Vomit
heart beat fast
Confusion or difficulty speaking
Necessary measures to avoid heat stroke
1. Avoid getting out in the day
Do not leave from 12 noon to 4 pm. If necessary, cover the head with a cloth or umbrella.
2. Wear light and loose clothes
Wear cotton and light colored clothes during the summer season, soak sweat quickly and keep the body cool.
3. Drink enough water
It is necessary to drink at least 8-10 glasses of water throughout the day. Drink water before exiting and keep a bottle of water together.
4. Salt and sugar water
Salt and minerals are released from the body in summer. In such a situation, keep drinking things like lemon-water, ORS, bell syrup, buttermilk, coconut water.
5. Keep food light
Oily and heavy food can be difficult to digest in the heat. Include seasonal fruits and salads in the diet.
6. Keep the houses cool
Apply wet curtains on the windows in the house, pour water on the roof, use a cooler or fan correctly. Keep the windows closed during the day so that hot air does not come in.
7. Take special care of children and the elderly
Prevent children and the elderly from playing or walking in the afternoon. Give them enough liquids and check the body temperature from time to time.
8. What to do when heatstroke?
If someone gets heatted, then immediately do first aid given below:
Take the person to the shade or cold place.
Pour cold water on his body or keep a wet cloth.
Run the fan and let the wind apply.
Give the person water, ORS or lemonade (if he is conscious).
If the condition is critical, then immediately take the nearest doctor or the hospital.
Role of government and institutions
Heat wave alerts are issued by the Health Department and Met Department before the start of summer every year. Changing time in schools, not making workers work in the afternoon and preparing special wards in hospitals should be the priority of the state governments.
How to protect children from heatstroke?
When returning from school, do not drink cold water immediately to the children, let them rest for a while.
Stop playing out in the afternoon.
Give fruits, buttermilk or lemonade in their tiffin.
Give the cap and water bottle while going out.
The best way to protect against heat is precaution and awareness. Ignoring the heat can prove to be fatal, but the correct information and the precautions taken on time can save it. Be safe yourself and also make the people around you aware, so that this heat does not become a threat to anyone’s life.
