The Heat Stroke

Abstract

Due to the weather, temperatures have risen considerably this summer. As a result, heat-related illnesses are increasing. They range from mild to very severe. Patients with mild symptoms may experience only swelling along the tip of the hand. Toe Muscle aches, headaches, dizziness Patients with more symptoms have symptoms of dehydration and dehydration, and the most severe group is heatstroke patients.

Heat stroke is most common during the summer months. It is caused by being in a very hot environment for a long period of time. This causes the body to have abnormally high core temperature. This results in abnormal functioning of the brain in the regulation of body temperature balance, causing body temperature to exceed 40.5 degrees Celsius, which affects the circulatory and brain systems.

A major warning sign of heat stroke is the absence of sweating even in hot weather. blush It's getting hotter and hotter.

Feeling very thirsty. Dizziness, headache, fainting, rapid breathing, nausea and vomiting, muscle spasms, numbness, confusion, dilated pupils, seizures, decreased consciousness and even loss of consciousness. The heart beats quickly but lightly, unlike general sun exhaustion, which still includes heavy sweating. If not corrected correctly and in a timely manner, it will have severe consequences for the heart. The brain, kidneys, and muscles can cause cardiac arrest and even death.

People at risk of developing heatstroke are the elderly. Children who are sleep-deprived People who drink a lot of alcohol. People who work in hot and humid climates, people with underlying medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and obesity, as well as athletes and soldiers who undergo training without being physically prepared for extreme heat.

Health habit adjustments to prevent heat stroke are: Drink 1-2 glasses of water before leaving the house. Avoid being in the sun or playing sports in very hot weather, or being in hot weather for long periods of time. Young children and old people should be treated with special care by staying in a well-ventilated room and not allowing children or old people to stay in a sealed car alone.

If you are in hot weather or exercising in hot weather, drink 1  liter of water per hour. Even if you work indoors, you should drink at least 6-8 glasses   of water a day. In case of going to work in very hot weather, it is best to be a healthy person who exercises regularly. At least 3 times  a week, 30 minutes each Acclimatize yourself to extreme heat and abstain from alcoholic beverages.

If you encounter a person with heat stroke, you can provide first aid by bringing it into a shaded, well-ventilated place, lying down. Lift both feet high to improve circulation. If there is vomiting, lie on your side first. When vomiting is done, lie on your back.

Take off a few pieces of clothing. Loosen tight clothing. Use a cloth dampened in cold water or ice compresses between the body, neck, forehead, armpits, groin to cool the heat. If unconscious, drink plenty of plain water or electrolyte drinks and take to the hospital as soon as possible.

"Extreme heatstroke must be careful, heatstroke is life-threatening."