Many people love hot sultry weather, enjoying the sun's rays. Someone, on the contrary, cannot stand it, and spends all the time in the summer in the shade. However, both are equally vulnerable to being hit.
Heat stroke is a serious problem resulting from excessive overheating of the body. Signs of heat stroke are characterized by an acceleration of heat generation processes with a simultaneous decrease or slowdown
heat transfer in the body. Such a phenomenon can happen not only under the scorching sun, but also in the bath, sauna, when working in workshops, traffic jams. It can occur due to physical exertion or lack of fluid in the body.
In the initial stages of this state of the body, it is important not to miss the signs of heat stroke or symptoms-harbingers. Indeed, often our body is able to cool itself to the desired temperature limits. But in some conditions this is impossible, and the body begins to dehydrate, the process of sweating is disturbed. Particularly important are the risk factors forsmall children, since the mechanism of heat transfer in them is finally formed closer to 7–8 years, and people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
Heat Stroke: Signs
In most cases, this life-threatening condition happens suddenly, not always clearly manifested. However, it is not uncommon for headaches, dizziness, or fatigue to occur. Sometimes within two hours or even a day there are signs of heat stroke, such as coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, photophobia, impaired coordination of movements, heaviness and pain in the joints. Possible urge to vomit, pain in the abdomen, throat, nose, eyes, tingling in various parts of the body, agitation, causeless actions, frequent and profuse urination.
Heat stroke: signs, first aid
If you suspect heatstroke in someone nearby, call an ambulance immediately. While waiting, move the victim to a cool, ventilated area, spray with cool water, put wet towels or clothes on the head and neck. If the victim is conscious, have him drink as much cool or plain, lightly s alted water as possible.
In the hot season, wear loose-fitting clothing made from ventilated, natural fabrics in light colors and wear a hat. Limit physical activity during hot and humid weather. Remember to drink plenty of fluids, especiallyhot teas, but limit your intake of caffeine and carbonated drinks, which promote the removal of fluid from the body. Try not to overeat and refrain from alcoholic beverages. In the rooms, open windows, make short drafts, use fans and air conditioners so that you can maintain constant air circulation. If you follow these simple rules, the signs of heat stroke, as well as the stroke itself, will bypass you.
