How to Prevent Heat Stroke

Heat stroke: What to do to prevent, what to do if

An umbrella should be used when going out in the sun at this time. Normal human body temperature is 37 degrees Celsius or 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit. If the body temperature increases due to some reason, the body spreads the excess heat to the environment by dilating the blood vessels. The body also reduces heat through sweating. However, if the body temperature exceeds 105 degrees Fahrenheit due to prolonged exposure or exertion in extremely hot and humid environments, heat stroke may occur. The body's ability to control heat is also lost.

How to understand heat stroke

Heat stroke is usually preceded by excessive body temperature, headache, weakness, chills, nausea, etc. As the condition worsens, some other symptoms appear. Such as reddened skin, mental imbalance, difficulty walking, low blood pressure, cessation of sweating, dry skin, decreased urine output, vomiting, incoherent speech or behavior, frequent breathing, rapid pulse, enlarged pupils , convulsions and fainting etc.

Who is more likely to have heat stroke?

Elderly and children are more prone to heat stroke as they have less ability to regulate temperature. People who do long physical work in extreme heat, such as rickshaw pullers, farmers, construction workers, miners, also get heat stroke. Regular consumption of certain drugs such as antipsychotics, alcohol can also cause this condition.

Ways to prevent heat stroke

Heat stroke can be prevented by following some rules on hot days. Wear loose light colored cotton clothes. Stay indoors or in a shaded area as much as possible. A hat, cap or umbrella should be used when going out in the sun. Drink plenty of water or saline or fruit juice. Do not walk in the sun for a long time. Intense and prolonged physical exertion must be avoided during summer.
Be careful during festive shopping too. If possible, short range shopping should be done in the evening. It is better not to take the elderly and children into the market. It is better not to eat fried food, extra fat or too sweet food. It accumulates heat in the body. Avoid hot tea-coffee, alcohol. If there is no doctor's prohibition, drink sufficient amount of drink from Iftar to Sahri.

Symptoms of heat stroke

The body begins to sweat profusely, but at some point it suddenly stops.
Breathing becomes fast. Abnormal pulse—becomes weak or rapid.
Blood pressure decreases.
The amount of urine decreases.
Trembling of hands and feet, body convulsions, dizziness and severe headache.
Skin color becomes red.
Affected person may behave abnormally. Can also talk incoherently.
Sometimes the affected person becomes unconscious.
Sometimes the affected person becomes completely lethargic, and may even go into a coma or shock.

Those who may have heat stroke

People of any age can get heatstroke. However, children under 4 years of age and people over 60 years of age, i.e. those with low heat tolerance, are at higher risk.
Those whose body is very weak can also suffer from heatstroke.
Heatstroke can occur in kidney, heart, liver and diabetic patients.
Athletes, exercisers, and people who work in the sun are also at a higher risk of heatstroke.

What to do in case of heat stroke

First, wash the affected person with cold or ice water to reduce body heat.
Bring to a cool, ventilated place.
Remove or loosen body clothing as much as possible.
Drink plenty of cold water, fruit juice or saline.
If you lose consciousness, you should be taken to the hospital as soon as possible.

What to eat to avoid heat stroke

Drink enough water throughout the day.
Add slices of lemon, cucumber, malta, orange or strawberry to water without sugar and artificial sweeteners. Cover for few hours. You can also mix lemon juice if you want while eating.
Along with toxins, potassium, sodium, phosphorus and chloride are removed from the body through sweat. Celery juice is the perfect rehydrator. It contains potassium and natural sodium. Consuming celery juice daily will increase heat tolerance in the body.

Treatment of heat stroke

Quick action should be taken when the early signs of heat stroke appear. The patient should be moved to a relatively cool place. Wipe the body with a wet cloth. The fan should be turned off or vented. Drink plenty of water or saline. Ice can be applied to the shoulder, armpit or groin. If the condition does not improve, it should be taken to the hospital immediately.

Heat stroke can sometimes cause serious damage and even death. So be careful in this time of summer. If the necessary measures and proper treatment are taken at the earliest, most of the patients recover completely. One of the most serious heat-related problems is heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body temperature exceeds 105 degrees Fahrenheit due to prolonged exposure to extreme heat.

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