Can Increase In Temperatures Elevate Risk Of Stroke? Doctor Lists Tips To Prevent Heat Stroke

Heatstroke requires emergency treatment.Heat Stroke that remains untreated could put you at a risk of developing brain, heart, kidney and muscle damages soon. The condition of the overall health will deteriorate further the longer the delay of treatment requires, in worst case scenarios, the treatment of serious diseases or death.

Heatstroke may manifest in a variety of consequences with duration and level of body heat being some of the determinants.Severe complications include:

Vital organ damage. A prompt reduction in body heat becomes a necessity to fend off heat stroke caused by swelling up of your brain or other vital organs like kidneys, which may lead to permanent damage if not attended to early.
Death. Lack of speedy and ample treatment can also lead to death if the patient remains in a very high body temperature state.

Here are some precautions to take during the hot weather.

Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing-Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing.Weighing heavier clothes or apparel that fit really tightly won’t enable your body to cool sufficient
Protect against sunburn- Prevent sunburnSkin cannot regulate its temperature properly when it is burnt out.Reduce the chances of getting burnt by wearing large brimmed hats and sunglasses with other body cover and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 15 and above.Apply your sunscreen liberally, and reapply every 2 hours or more frequently if you’re swimming or sweating.
Drink plenty of fluids- It is essential to drink plenty of water. This is because through sweating, the body will be able to maintain a normal body heat.
Take extra precautions with certain medications-Always be cautious with some drugs. Be vigilant and watch out for heat-related issues when you take medications that can impair your body’s ability to stay well-hydrated and release heat.
Never leave anyone in a parked car- leaving a kid inside a car even temperature-controlled, is a common cause of heat-related deaths.When the vehicle is parked outdoors, the temperature in your car could rise 20 degrees (approximately 11 C) in a short time of 10 minutes. The inside of a car is like a greenhouse, even in the shade or with windows cracked. It’s therefore never safe to leave a person inside a parked car during warm or hot weather. If the car is in the park, please keep it locked to prevent a child coming inside.
Take it easy during the hottest parts of the day- The time of the day, when the temperature is the highest, is not the best for activities, which are physically straining your body. If you have to engage in vigorous activity in hot weather, ensure that you drink fluids and take frequent rests in a cool place. Be mindful of the heat and hence try to exercise or do physical labor during an early morning or evening when the temperature is lower.
Get acclimated- To begin with, try to limit the time you workout or exercise in warm climates until your system adapts. People who live in hot climates all year round are more acclimatized, so they are mostly safe from heat-related illnesses. Newcomers living in hot climates for the first time may get sick because of the heat pretty easily. Adapting to hot weather that normally takes a couple of weeks can be quite challenging to the body.

Take these steps to prevent heat stroke during hot weather: Dress in lots of loose-fitting, lightweight clothes. Too much clothing or not in the right size won’t let your body cool down.

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