Due to the continuous Heatwave, people who are exposed to more heat are suffering from Heatstroke. South Asia is experiencing the hottest temperatures recorded. Rising temperatures and heatwaves are having significant impact on people, particularly those who are employed outdoors. Heatwaves that has been too intense resulting in water bodies to dry up, also affecting people’s health. Even at night, the temperature is not dropping, which prevents bodies from cooling down and has more negative effects.
Feeling Extremely Thirsty
One of the first indications of heat stroke is being excessively thirsty and wanting to drink water all the time.
Dryness And Inflammation of Tongue
Another sign of heat strokes is feeling your tongue and mouth being dry, as well as having swelling on tongue.
Headache
Regular headache is a sign of a heat stroke; people working outside suddenly get a headache after being in intense heat.
Increased Pulse Rate and Body Temperature
In such an environment, if your pulse rate and body temperature is rising above the typical measurable limit, you may have suffered from heat stroke.
Vomiting and Nausea
Heatwaves can be the main cause of feeling nauseous or want to puke up; as these are the consequences of heat strokes.
In addition to the symptoms listed above, heat strokes can also occur if you perspire and feel unusually cool to the touch.
Precautions To Take During Heatwave to Avoid Heatstroke
There are many precautions that you should take during a heatwaves which helps in avoiding heat stroke and some of them are listed below-
Consume Adequate Amounts of Liquid
During heat waves, make sure to drink a lot of water—even if you’re not thirty. Try to do this frequently. In addition to drinking more water, you should increase your intake of other healthy liquids to rehydrate your body. These can include fresh juices, buttermilk, lemon water, coconut water etc. You can also have fruits with high water content like watermelon, musk melon and so on, they also help in rehydrating your body.
Cover Your Head & Use A Damp Piece of Cloth Around Face, And Neck
Use an umbrella or a cloth to cover your head. During heat waves, wrap a damp cloth around your neck and face to help prevent your body temperature from rising suddenly resulting in heatstroke.
Avoid Stale Food, Caffeinated & Carbonated Beverages
Eat as much freshly cooked food as you can in this weather. In summers food decays easily and causes problems. Tea, coffee, and other fizzy drinks should be avoided as they cause dehydration. In addition, stay away from heavy meals and spices and prefer lighter foods with more water content, cooling effect and are easily digestible.
Don't Go Out, Especially in The Afternoon
Avoid outdoors activities during the scorching hours of the day. If required, take preventative measures to shield oneself from heat waves, which can lower own your body temperature and assist in averting heat strokes.
Vomiting and Nausea
In such an environment, if your pulse rate and body temperature is rising above the typical measurable limit, you may have suffered from heat stroke.
FAQs
What are the symptoms of Heatstrokes?
- Feeling extremely thirsty
- Dryness and Inflammation of Tongue
- Headache
- Increased pulse rate and body temperature
- Vomiting and Nausea
What precautions one should take during heatwaves to avoid heatstrokes?
- Consume adequate amounts of liquids
- Use a damp piece of cloth to cover your head, face, and neck
- Avoid stale food, caffeinated & carbonated beverages
- Don’t go out, especially in the afternoon
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