Lack of water in the body can become fatal in extreme heat! People are suffering from headache and dizziness problem

In most parts of the country, the scorching heat and scorching heat have made life miserable for people. With the mercury reaching record levels, the number of patients in hospitals and OPDs has started increasing rapidly. In this scorching heat and heat wave season, doctors have issued a very serious warning. According to experts, in this season, even a slight lack of water in the body i.e. dehydration can not only spoil your health, but in some circumstances it can also prove fatal. These days, a large number of people are approaching doctors with complaints of sudden headache, dizziness, extreme weakness and feeling of nervousness, which is a clear indication of lack of water and essential salts in the body.

Do not ignore these initial symptoms even by mistake

When the water level in your body starts decreasing, our body tries to alert us by giving various signals. Its main symptoms are severe headache, sudden dizziness, frequent dry mouth and feeling of extreme fatigue in the initial phase. Apart from this, if the color of your urine has become dark yellow or you are urinating much less than normal, then understand that your body is suffering from severe water deficiency. Health experts say that people often take painkillers considering headache as normal, whereas the real problem is dehydration. If this is ignored, the person may become unconscious or may even suffer from heat stroke.

Know why dehydration is dangerous according to doctors

Senior doctors say that due to excessive sweating during summer, not only water is lost from the body, but important electrolytes like sodium, potassium and chloride also get reduced from the body. When the balance of these essential elements in the body gets disturbed, blood pressure can suddenly become low, due to which the supply of oxygen to the brain slows down and the person starts feeling dizzy. This condition becomes very sensitive for the elderly, children and people already suffering from any serious disease (such as diabetes or heart disease) and if timely treatment is not received, it can have a very bad effect on the kidneys.

Drinking just plain water is not enough, change your hydration plan

To avoid this fatal condition, doctors have suggested very simple and effective solutions. The first thing is that do not drink water only when you feel very thirsty, but make a habit of drinking a little water every half to an hour. According to doctors, drinking just plain water is not enough in extreme heat. To compensate for the deficiency of electrolytes in the body, it is very important to consume ORS solution, lemon water, homemade salt-sugar solution, coconut water or fresh buttermilk. These drinks give instant energy to the body and help in maintaining normal blood pressure.

Make these important changes in your eating habits and stay away from sunlight

During these days of scorching heat, you should pay special attention to your eating habits. Avoid eating too heavy, oily or spicy food in the afternoon because the body needs more water to digest such food. Instead, include plenty of water-rich fresh fruits and vegetables, such as watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumber and bottle gourd, in your diet. Additionally, avoid leaving the house unless absolutely necessary, between 12 noon and 4 pm, when the sun is at its strongest. If you have to go out, wear cotton and loose clothes, keep your head covered and do not forget to carry a water bottle with you. Minimize the consumption of tea, coffee and cold drinks because instead of hydrating the body, these things expel water faster through urine.