By Dr. Mohan Kumar Columbia Asia Hospital Sarjapur Road
We have entered the month of March but the sense of strong sun and hot summer can already be felt. This only indicates that the coming months will only get warmer and let’s be prepared to beat the heat. One of the most common and feared instances during summer is the sunstroke, also known as heatstroke. A sunstroke is an intense form of heat illness that happens due to an excessive rise in body temperature. Experienced with confusion, headache, dizziness and/or redness of the skin, sunstroke can cause serious damage to the brain as well as other internal organs. Nausea, seizures, confusion, disorientation, and sometimes loss of consciousness or coma, are some other symptoms for the same.
It is among the most serious form of heat injury and is regarded as a medical emergency and needs immediate treatment. And if left untreated, sunstroke can damage the brain, heart, kidneys, and muscles very quickly. The more the delay in treatment, the worse is the damage and the risk of chances of serious complications or death increases.
Since summer is right around the corner here are some summer tips to stay away from sunstroke:
In case of sunstroke, seek medical help immediately and try to cool down the person
Risk factors:
Elderly people and children are more at the risk of heatstroke as their bodies do not manage the temperature variations so effectively. Also, those with health issues like obesity, hypertension, alcoholism, mental illness, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are people more prone to heatstroke and hence they require particular attention.
Home remedies:
Since prevention is better than cure, here are also some natural home remedies that one can practice to prevent themselves from heat strokes:
Before summer sets in full swing, take note of these home remedies ensure that the harsh sun does not strike you with the excessive heat. Keep yourself prepared, carry the things necessary and do not let the heat take you over.
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