Preventing Heat Exhaustion

When the weather is hot and humid, most of us easily get tired, exhausted and get heatstroke. To deal with this situation, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining a reasonable body temperature.

Prevention:

According to experts, heat exhaustion is the result of a drop in blood pressure and blood volume in the body. This condition stems from the loss of body fluids and salts after prolonged exposure to hot temperatures.

The best way to prevent this is to avoid direct sun exposure as much as possible during the hottest part of the day. You can do this by wearing a hat, sun-protective clothing, applying sunscreen, and staying in the shade. And it’s also important to stay hydrated.

Treatment:

Symptoms of heat exhaustion can develop suddenly and include feeling hot, flushed skin, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, vomiting, and a rapid heartbeat. Other symptoms include urinating less often and urine that is darker in color than usual.

The solution to this condition is to quickly move to a cool place, relax and rehydrate the body. At the same time, remove tight clothing, removing any unnecessary layers of clothing.

If the condition does not improve within 30 minutes, heat stroke may occur. This is a medical emergency and is more likely to occur in young children, the elderly, or those with a chronic illness.

Things to note:

After being in the sun or in hot weather, avoid taking a very cold shower as it can trigger a heat stroke, leading to a sudden drop in heart rate. Taking a cool shower or using a cool, damp towel to wipe and cover the body is an effective and safe way to reduce body temperature.

According to Khoahoc.tv