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Heatwave: The temperature has reached 45 degrees in many states of the country including Gujarat. The government has also declared an alert in view of the heat wave. Sun, heat and heat waves have made it difficult for people to leave their homes. During this period some people also face health related problems. The risk of suffocation is also high in this hot weather. Along with this, the risk of heat exhaustion also increases. Heat exhaustion is also a severe form of heat stroke.
What is heat exhaustion?
Heat exhaustion occurs when our body absorbs too much heat and is unable to expel it. Since sweating is the natural way the body loses heat. But due to excessive heat and sweating, water and essential minerals in the body get reduced. This can cause heat exhaustion.
At this time, health experts also ask people to be careful. In particular, the number of patients suffering from heat exhaustion has increased by 20 percent. Due to heat exhaustion, patients complain of nerve pain, stomach ache, weakness, vomiting, diarrhea etc.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion
Due to heat exhaustion the patient experiences some symptoms in the body. Complaints like sudden weakness, fainting, headache, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, persistent muscle cramps or pain are seen.
due to heat exhaustion
The main cause of heat exhaustion is increased temperature. Apart from this, the risk of getting this problem increases in people who are overweight, suffering from any serious disease, exercising too much or drinking less water.
What to do to avoid heat?
– To avoid heat, drink 2 to 3 liters of water a day.
– Avoid going out in the sun. If you have to go, wear a cap or carry an umbrella.
– After coming out of the sun, first let the body come to normal temperature and then drink water. After this, take bath after 20 to 30 minutes so that the body cools down.
– Do not let small children and the elderly go out in the sun. They are at increased risk of heatstroke.