How much heat can the human body bear? Know what will happen if the temperature rises more than this?

Most of the states including Gujarat and Rajasthan are in the grip of severe heat these days. Due to the heat wave, people are avoiding going out of their homes.

In many places, the temperature has risen so much that it has become difficult for people to go out of their homes not only during the day but also at night due to the heat. In such a situation, have you ever wondered how much temperature a human body can bear?

What is the temperature that the human body can tolerate?
According to scientists, the normal temperature of the human body is 98.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Which is equal to 37 degrees Celsius of the outside temperature of the environment around you. According to science, humans are warm-blooded mammals. Which can withstand temperatures up to 42 degrees Celsius. The human body has a special mechanism called homeostasis, which keeps a person safe even at this temperature.

What temperature will cause problems?
Humans can survive in 42 degree temperatures and temperatures above this can be harmful to the human body. According to a report by the London School of Hygiene, heat-related deaths will increase by 257 percent by 2050.

Science says that the human body can bear a temperature of 35 to 37 degrees without any problem, whereas when this temperature reaches 40 degrees, people start having problems. According to research done on this, it becomes very difficult for humans to bear a temperature of maximum 50 degrees.

If the temperature exceeds this, it can also pose a major threat to life. According to a report in the medical journal Lancet, heat waves were very frequent in India in the eight years between 2000-04 and 2017-2021 and heat-related deaths increased by 55 percent during this period.

When does heat cause death?
According to health experts, problems like fainting, dizziness or nervousness and low blood pressure are common when the temperature is 45 degrees. If you stay in a temperature of 48 to 50 degrees or more for a long time, the muscles can react excessively which can lead to death.