Summer Tips: This time the mood of summer is not good. From the beginning, the scorching sun is leaving no stone unturned in wreaking havoc. This is the reason why heat alert has been issued in many parts including the country’s capital. According to health experts, going out of the house in the afternoon amidst hot winds during this time means inviting a dangerous disease. Therefore, protect yourself from heat as much as possible. Although anyone can get affected by heat in this season. But, some people should take special precautions against it. Let us meet Dhanvantari Clinic Noida’s (Integrated Physician) Dr. Sanjay Kumar Varshney Let’s know which people are more prone to heat stroke? How to protect yourself-
Which people are more at risk of heat stroke?
Young children: Dr. Sanjay Kumar Varshney says that, although hot winds and scorching sun can affect anyone, children are at a greater risk. In fact, young children have weak immunity and their ability to tolerate heat is low. Therefore, try to avoid children from playing in the sun or taking them out.
Pregnant women: Pregnant women are at a much higher risk of heat stroke than normal people. According to doctors, pregnant women feel more heat than normal people. This is the reason why fatigue or heat stroke is a very common problem for pregnant women during summers. In such a situation, drink adequate amount of water.
Elderly: Apart from this, the elderly have more problems of heat stroke and due to heat stroke, the elderly may have problems like heart disease, lung disease or high blood pressure. Actually, the body and immunity of the elderly become very weak, due to which the problem of heat stroke increases.
Field Workers: People who spend most of their time in field work need to be very careful. Working in the sun in this scorching heat can be dangerous for you. If you stay in the sun during the day, you may face problems like dehydration, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Keep yourself safe like this: According to the doctor, even a little carelessness in the scorching heat can be dangerous for you. Therefore, to protect yourself from heat stroke, you should consume more fruits in this season which have high water content. For this, you can include watermelon, melon, orange, grapes etc. in your diet. Apart from fruits, you should consume more fiber-loaded food in these summer days. Apart from this, wear full-sleeved cotton clothes while going out in summer. Also, cover the head with the help of a cap or scarf.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : May 26, 2024, 12:21 IST