Bright blues skies, crisp light and bright sunshine are all indicators of summer vacations. Summer is here and it's time to pack our bags and head to the sea. It's that time of the year, when work takes a back seat. Summer can't be without fun and frolic, and anything denying you would be in trouble. But what when the scorching heat of the sun becomes unbearable? Summer are great, but excessive exposure to heat can lead to several heat related illnesses. Our body has its own mechanism of keeping itself warm and cooling down. However, it's the tendency of our body to heat up faster. The cooling down process takes longer, than heating up. The body cools itself through sweating.
Illnesses Relating to Heat
If the body is made to do a lot of exercise or activity in high temperatures, then even the natural cooling system is likely to fail.
Heat Cramps
Heat cramps occur in legs, stomach, arms and abdomen, if they are exercised vigorously in extreme heat. Kids are likely to suffer from them. Fortunately, there is nothing serious about heat cramps. The main reason for occurrence of heat cramps is, losing a lot of water and salts. The best way of treating heat cramps is having a lot of water and massaging the affected area.
Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a result of loss of fluids from the body. In extremely high weather conditions, the body sweats excessively and if the water reserves are not replenished, then it begins to take a toll on the body. The symptoms of this heat related symptoms are dehydration, fatigue, weakness, clammy skin, headache, nausea, vomiting, hyperventilation and irritability. This can be a severe condition.
Heat Stroke
Statistics show that heat stroke claims number of lives every year. During a heat stroke the body loses its ability to regulate its temperature. A person suffering from this condition, is likely to reach a temperature of 106F or 41.1C. If the heat stroke is not treated in time, it can lead to a brain damage and even death. Overexertion in the sun and inadequate fluid intake are the two most important reasons for heat stroke. The symptoms include dry hot skin with no sweating, hot temperature of 105F or 40.6F or even higher, fatigue, dizziness, loss of consciousness and severe throbbing headache.
Symptoms
- Fatigue
- Throbbing headaches
- Excessive thirst
- Muscle aches and cramps
- Weakness
- Confusion or anxiety
- Drenching sweats, often accompanied by cold, clammy skin
- Slowed or weakened heartbeat
- Vomiting
- Vertigo
- Hot, flushed, dry skin
- Decreased sweating
- Shortness of breath
- Decreased urination
- Blood in urine or stool
- Convulsions
- Confusion, delirium and loss of consciousness
Drinking pots of water, is the first thing to do, for preventing dehydration. Even if you can't drink a glass full of water, drink it in small amount about 15-20 time a day. At the end of the day you should have had, 3.5 liters of water. Limit the exposure to sun. Too much of heat is not good. Even if you want to spend your day out, take frequent breaks in cool areas, with proper ventilation or air conditioners. Acclimatization plays is huge role, as it helps you to adapt better to the weather conditions. Wear loose cotton or linen clothes. Tying yourself in tight fitted clothes can adversely affect heat buildup in the body. In case of acute illness call emergency or get in touch with a doctor.
Summers will be great only if you take adequate precautions to avert illnesses from overheating your body. And it's always better to be safe than sorry!
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