Heat stroke and dehydration: Know its serious symptoms and effective preventive measures from the doctor. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: As the temperature of summer is increasing, cases of heat wave and dehydration are increasing rapidly. In many parts of North India including Uttar Pradesh, the temperature has crossed 40 degrees Celsius. In such a situation, health experts Heat Stroke A warning has been issued regarding. If its symptoms are not recognized and treated at the right time, this condition can also prove fatal.

According to doctors, heat stroke occurs when the body’s internal temperature rises above 104°F (40°C) and the body loses the ability to cool itself.

Major symptoms of heat stroke and dehydration

Never ignore these changes in the body:

High fever: Sudden increase in body temperature.

Headache and dizziness: Heaviness in the head or dizziness after exposure to strong sunlight.

Redness and warmth of the skin: Stopping of sweating and skin feeling completely dry and hot.

nausea and vomiting: Nausea or feeling like vomiting repeatedly.

muscle cramps: Severe pain or strain in the muscles of hands and legs due to dehydration.

Dark colored urine: If the color of urine is dark yellow, it is a sign of severe dehydration.

Prevention Tips Recommended by Doctors

Follow these precautions to avoid heatstroke:

Stay hydrated: Keep drinking water from time to time even if you do not feel thirsty. Consumption of ORS, lemon water, coconut water and buttermilk fulfills the deficiency of electrolytes in the body.

Exit at the right time: Avoid going out between 12 noon and 4 pm, when the sun is at its strongest. If it is necessary to go out, then keep an umbrella, hat or cotton cloth on the head.

Light colored clothes: Wear light colored loose cotton clothes instead of dark colored and synthetic clothes. They absorb sweat and keep the body cool.

Attention to eating habits: Avoid eating too much fried and spicy food. Include water-rich vegetables and fruits like cucumber, watermelon, orange and bottle gourd in your diet.

Avoiding alcohol and caffeine: Excessive consumption of tea, coffee and alcohol dehydrates the body quickly, so minimize their consumption.

What to do in case of emergency? (First Aid)

If someone around you gets heat stroke or becomes unconscious:

Take it to a cool or shady place immediately.

Place cold water compresses on the body or bathe it in cold water.

If the person is conscious, give him water or electrolytes slowly.

If the condition does not improve, take him to the nearest hospital without delay.