Summer: The sun is burning. Since eight o'clock in the morning, the sun has been burning like a fireball. The weather is similar in the whole country.. 45 degree Celsius temperature is recorded.. 46 degree temperature is recorded in some places.. This is called heat wave. Generally, if the maximum temperature exceeds 40 degrees in the plains, it is called a heat wave. It can be understood that the states in the range of Himalayan mountains in our country are also suffering from heat wave conditions. Such an environment can cause dehydration, heat cramps and heat strokes.
Heat cramps
Ederna symptoms like swelling and convulsions appear. Fever stays below 102 degrees. The patient appears lethargic. There will be dullness. At least he can't get up and take a step.
Heat exhaustion
These symptoms are seen in people who are exposed to the sun. There is fatigue. The body becomes weak. Dizzy. Unbearable headache bothers. No matter what I eat, I get nausea and vomiting. Muscles cramp. Sweating profusely.
Heat stroke
A temperature of 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) or higher. Symptoms of forgetfulness appear at such times. Seizures or coma may occur. It has a serious impact on health. If you don't go to the hospital on time, there will be a danger to your life.
When exposed to the above three.. drink enough water even if you are not thirsty. Do not go out especially from 11 pm to 3:30 pm. Do not do anything. Do not cook between 2 pm and 4 pm. Do not go out on foot. Wear light or light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. Do not do strenuous work when it is hot. Keep a water bottle handy while travelling. Alcohol, tea, coffee and cool drinks should be avoided. Because these are carbonated soft drinks. They dehydrate the body quickly. A hat or an umbrella must be used when going out. Keeping a wet cloth on the head, neck and other parts of the body will provide some relief from the heat. Taking buttermilk, lemon juice and other fruit juices gives quick energy to the body.
In children
Small children are seriously affected by the sun. They can't say it outside, but they have severe fatigue. Muscles ache. Sweating a lot. Difficulty in breathing. Symptoms like headache and dizziness appear. They also vomit. At such a time they should definitely be taken to a cool place. Wear cotton clothes. If you are vomiting, you should lie on your side. A fan or a cooler should be used to cool the body. Wiping their body with wet clothes will reduce the temperature.
