The mercury has reached 49 degrees in the capital. The rising heat has made life difficult for the people. In the hot summer, people are facing various health problems. In this season people are most worried about heat stroke. Heat stroke is a common problem in summer in which the body temperature reaches more than 40 degree Celsius within a few minutes.
Due to heat stroke, the patient starts experiencing severe headache and dizziness. Due to heat stroke, there is a problem of dehydration in the body. In the rising heat, you should also protect yourself from heat stroke. In case of heatstroke, the patient needs immediate treatment. If the patient is not treated promptly, the effects of heat stroke can quickly damage the patient’s brain, heart, kidneys and muscles.
Delay in treatment for a long time can worsen the condition and even put the patient at risk of death. Let us know what are the symptoms of heatstroke in summer and how to prevent them.
Symptoms of heat stroke: increased body temperature. These include the temperature reaching more than 40 degrees, change in mental status, confusion-like state, nausea and vomiting, feeling of stomach discomfort, shortness of breath, fainting and headache. Let’s know how to prevent heat stroke.
Wear loose-fitting and light clothing. Wear loose, light cotton clothing to avoid heat stroke in the summer. If you wear loose clothes then your sweat will dry quickly. In summer, tight clothes increase the heat.
Prevent sunburn: Sunburn not only damages the skin but also harms health. Wear a hat when you go out of the house. Wearing sunglasses on the eyes prevents eye problems. You should choose a sunscreen with SPF of 15 in summer. Cleanse the skin every two hours and reapply sunscreen.
Drink plenty of fluids: Drink liquids to keep the body hydrated. Consuming liquid things will help in maintaining normal body sweating and body temperature.
Spend less time in summer: Avoid being in the sun for a long time in summer. Exercising too much in summer also raises the body temperature, so avoid exercising too much.