Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are serious conditions if they are not treated quickly and effectively, but people can ignore the symptoms and pass them off as normal during hot weather, according research Doctors & Specialists.
Heat stroke specialist Dr Khawaja talking to private news channel said, Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can occur when people get too hot, during a heat wave or in a hot climate. They can also occur when people are doing too much strenuous exercise and experts argue possible heat stroke must be treated as quickly as possible.
Heat exhaustion happened when people become very hot and start to lose water or salt from the body, where as heat stroke means the body can no longer cool itself causing the person’s body temperature to become dangerously high, he said.
Specialist said Heat stroke usually occurs when the core temperature of the body reaches over 40°C. Heat stroke is less common, but more serious.
Dr Huma Javed also warn heat exhaustion or heat stroke can develop quickly or gradually over several hours or days.
She said that the symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache, dizziness and confusion, loss of appetite and feeling sick, excessive sweating and pale clammy skin, cramps in the arms, legs and stomach, fast breathing or pulse, temperature of 37C or above and intense thirst.
People suffering with the condition should be moved to a cool place, and any unnecessary clothing should be removed.
People should lie down and raise their feet and drink plenty of water.
Experts also suggested cooling a patient’s skin with cool water or ice packs.
Dr. said, “Much of the advice on beating the heat is common sense and for most people there’s nothing to really worry about.
“For some people, such as older people, those with underlying health conditions and those with young children, the summer heat can bring real health risks.
“That’s why we’re urging everyone to keep an eye on those you know who may be at risk this summer. If you’re able, ask if your friends, family or neighbors need any support.”
The top ways for staying safe when the heat arrives are to look out for others, especially older people, young children and babies and those with underlying health conditions, close curtains on rooms that face the Sun to keep indoor spaces cooler and remember it may be cooler outdoors than indoors, drink plenty of water as sugary and caffeinated drinks can make you more dehydrated.
Experts said that people should never be left in a closed, parked vehicle, especially infants, young children or animals and advised people to keep out of the Sun between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
They said people should walk in the shade, avoid physical exertion, apply sunscreen and wear a hat if you have to go out in the heat.
