Heat wave is flowing over different parts of the country. A three-day heat alert has been issued as a warning. Extreme heat increases the risk of heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when the amount of water and salt in the body decreases. If you want to stay healthy this summer, there is no alternative to being aware. A notification published by ICDDRB has informed about what can be done to prevent heat stroke. Know the symptoms of heat stroke, prevention and expert advice.
Symptoms of heat stroke
- headache
- Blurred vision
- Muscle pain and weakness
- Shortness of breath
- Redness of the skin
- Decreased sweating even when hot
- vomiting
- Increased heart rate
- Difficulty walking
Those at higher risk of heat stroke
- child
- older
- disabled person
- Working people like rickshaw pullers, construction workers, farmers
- Those who are overweight
- Those who are physically ill especially those with heart disease or high blood pressure
What to do to prevent heat stroke
- Try to go outside less during the day. Avoid the sun
- Keep an umbrella with you when you go out. Also, try to cover your head with a hat or cloth
- Wear light-colored, loose-fitting cotton clothing
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat easily digestible food, do not eat stale or open food
- Do not do continuous physical activity during the day
- If possible, shower or shower several times
- If the color of the urine is yellow, increase the amount of water intake
- Make sure that the room environment is not too hot or humid
- If you feel very sick, you should consult a doctor immediately
Expert advice
Bardem General Hospital doctor Dr. Kamruzzaman Nabil said that a lot of water is released from the body through sweat in summer. That is why it is important to take water when going out. There is no alternative to regular consumption of water to reduce water deficiency in the body. Watery food should also be eaten. Drink plenty of water
