Scorching heat- Preventions and Cure

May, June and July are the hottest months. Summer scorches almost all the parts of India with sweltering heat. Hot winds and scorching sun are the two most inseparable constituents of Indian summer and these are causes of various problems and diseases.

Basic Tips To Keep Yourself Protected And Healthy In Summers

• Stay Cool And Hydrated‐ Drink water lots of water, at least two to four glasses (500ml – 1000 ml) upon rising, and similar amounts if you are going out for activities and exercise. Most people need 2-­‐4 lts of liquid per day in hot weather.
• Do Eat Breakfast‐ Too many times too many people forget to eat breakfast in the morning before heading outside. Without proper nutrition first thing in the morning, your body basically wilts in the summer sun, potentially leading to heat overexposure, dehydration, or fainting.
• Enjoy Watermelon & Cucumber – Watermelon is low in calories (only 92 calories per 200 gms) and it fills you up because it’s 92 percent water. This helps keep you hydrated. Cucumbers belong to the gourd family and are widely consumed in summer season to beat the heat and keep the body cool and stay hydrated.

Things To Do If You Must Go Out In Summers

• Apply Your Daily SPF-No one likes sunburn. Applying sunscreen is important. Not only does sunscreen help prevent skin cancer but it has also been proven to help slow down your skin’s aging process. Severe sunburns can also lead to extreme dehydration, if you aren’t careful, which could require a stay in the hospital. So it is always advisable to use high SPF Sunscreen
• Do Keep The Water Bottle- When You Out Drink lots of liquids to replace the fluids you lose from sweating. Do not wait HEALTHEE U Health& Medical Information For U until you feel like you need a drink. Thirst is not a reliable sign that your body needs fluids. When go out under the sun you should take small sips of liquid rather than large drinks.
• Avoid Over‐ Intoxication It’s understandable that during summer you want to have a good time, but it’s important that you go slow it on the alcoholic beverages as they dehydrate.

Heat Strokes

Heatstroke is a condition caused by your body overheating. This is most serious form of heat injury, heatstroke can occur if your body temperature rises to 104 F (40 C) or higher.

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

The hallmark symptom of heat stroke is a core body temperature above 105 degrees Fahrenheit. But fainting may be the first sign.

Other symptoms may include:

• Throbbing headache
• Dizziness and light‐headache
• Lack of sweating despite the heat
• Red, hot, and dry skin
• Muscle weakness or cramps
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rapid heartbeat
• Rapid, shallow breathing
• Behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness

Things To Do In Case Of Heat Stroke

• Stop your activity, get out of direct sunlight and lie down in a cooler environment.
• Elevate your feet. Remove all unnecessary clothing.
• Cool down by applying cool compresses or having a fan blow on you.
• Place ice bags under your arms and in your groin area, where large blood vessels lie close to the skin surface, to cool down quickly.
• Rest for 24 hours, and continue fluid replacement with a re‐hydration drink.

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