Signs of heatstroke and what to do

in hive-151614 •  4 years ago 

Blood plays a role in controlling body temperature during pregnancy. If the body temperature rises for any reason, the blood vessels in the skin dilate and excess heat spreads to the environment. If necessary, body heat is also reduced through sweating. But if you stay in a very hot and humid environment for a long time or work hard, heat control is no longer possible. This causes the body temperature to quickly rise above the danger level and heatstroke occurs.

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Symptoms of heatstroke: As the temperature rises, various reactions occur in the body. Initially, there may be relatively less severe heat camps or heat exhaustion before the heatstroke. Heat camps cause body aches, weakness, and extreme thirst. The next step in heat exacerbation is rapid breathing, headache, dizziness, nausea, incoherent behavior, etc. In both cases, the body controls the heat and the body sweats profusely. Heatstroke can occur if immediate action is not taken in this situation. The symptoms are that the temperature quickly exceeds 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Sweating stops. The skin becomes dry and reddish. Breathing is fast. The pulse is weak and fast. Lowers blood pressure.

Ways to prevent: If you take some precautions on a hot day, you can avoid the danger of heatstroke. These are: Wear light, loose clothing. Fabrics should be white or light in color. Cotton is better. Stay indoors or in a shady place as much as possible. Use a wide-brimmed hat or umbrella when going out. Those who work outside can use umbrellas or clothes. Drink plenty of water and other fluids. Remember, water and salt come out with sweat in hot weather. So drink salty drinks like saline, fruit juice, lachhi along the water.
Things to do if infected: Quickly move to a cool place. Leave the fan or AC on. Wipe the body with a damp cloth. Take a bath if possible. Drink plenty of water and drinking saline. Do not drink tea or coffee. If there is a heatstroke, you have to go to the hospital quickly, there is no chance of treatment at home. In this case, those who will be around the patient, what to do: Take the patient to a cool place quickly. Take off your clothes. Air the body by soaking it in water. If possible, apply ice on the shoulders, armpits, and groin. If the patient has the knowledge, give him saline to eat. Keep an eye on whether the patient who is unconscious due to heatstroke is breathing and pulse. If necessary, artificial respiration and pulse movement may have to be arranged. Heatstroke can be life-threatening. So everyone should be careful not to neglect this issue.

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Always good to know what to look for and avoid in the heat. Stay safe.