Health Plus : An important list of pointers to follow during the ongoing summer to remain hydrated and heat free

Noida: Extreme heat increases the risk of heat stroke. Heat stroke can be fatal if proper treatment is not taken in time. According to Dr Sanjay Mishra, along with protection from heat stroke, it is important to keep in mind what we should do and what we should not do. Always wear white or light-coloured clothes while going out in the sun during summer days.

Go out only after eating and drinking water

In the summer, go out in the sun only after covering the back of the neck, ears and head with a towel.

Use coloured glasses and an umbrella. Drink a lot of water and consume as much liquids as possible.

Consume as much liquids as possible.

Keep water with you while going out.

It is better to consume seasonal fruits.

Take special care of children.

Teach children that whenever they feel too hot, they should immediately come inside the house.

Take special care of the elderly during summer days.

Do not let them go out in the sun and encourage them to drink water time to time and make them consume easily digestible food and liquids. Seasonal fruits are the best choice.

Intense sunlight should be prevented from entering the house. Similarly, do not go out without eating. Do not stand in the sun for a long time and avoid doing rigorous exercise, hard work or other heavy work.

Do not go to very crowded, hot and stuffy rooms, travel by train, bus etc. only when necessary in the summer season.

Do not let children and the elderly participate in activities outside the house during the hottest time of the day such as 12 noon to 4 pm.

Do not leave children and pets alone in the car in the sun.

Do not walk barefoot in the sun.

Do not consume tea-coffee excessively and sweet substances and aerated drinks are also to be taken in limit.

It is also important to know that the skin becomes hot, red and dry when heat stroke occurs. Some other symptoms include body temperature rising to 40 °C or 104 Fahrenheit, nausea or vomiting, severe headache, muscle weakness or cramps, shortness of breath or rapid heartbeat, anxiety, dizziness, fainting, and mild headache.

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