How to protect yourself from heatstroke?
Aakanksha Ahire
What is heatstroke?
It occurs when the body temperature shoots above 40 degrees Celsius that is 105.1 Fahrenheit, as a result of heat exposure
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Health impacts of heatstroke
Failure of intervention to heat exposure can lead to vital organ failure, organ damage, unconsciousness, and death
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Heatstroke symptoms
Vomiting, nausea, slurred speech, weakness, agitation, delirium, combativeness, and hyperthermia behavioral changes are the common symptoms
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People at higher risk of a heatstroke
Elderly people and those on certain medications are more likely to suffer from a heatstroke
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Dos
Wearing loose-fitting, light clothes, wearing brimmed hats and glasses, applying SPF 15, and drinking plenty of fluids can help prevent heatstroke
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Don’ts
Sudden exposure to rising heat, being under the sun for hours, and sitting inside a parked car where temperature increases by 11 degrees can cause heatstroke
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