Signs Of Heat Stroke That You Must Not Ignore: Heat wave continues across North India. The situation in many states of North India is such that the temperature here has crossed 42 degrees. The Indian Meteorological Department has expressed apprehension that the havoc of heat waves, hot wind, and heat waves may increase in these states in the coming days.
Amid rising temperatures in North India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has given information about diseases caused by heat waves. In the tweet made by the ministry, it has been said that if such symptoms are seen in a person during the summer season, then it could be due to heat stroke. Let us know about the signs of heat stroke and measures to prevent it.
Signs of Heat Stroke
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has given information about the symptoms of heat stroke in its tweet. Let us know about them.
- Dizziness
- nausea
- Headache
- excessive thirst
- decreased urination
- heart palpitations
- no sweating
- vomiting
- pain in arms and legs
- dry skin
- Dizziness and fainting.
Heat Stroke Prevention Tips
1. Drink an adequate amount of water
In the guidelines issued by the Health Department, it is said that it is very important to keep the body hydrated during the summer season to prevent heat stroke and heat stroke. An adequate amount of water should be drunk so that the body can get proper hydration. Even if you do not feel thirsty, you should drink water sip by sip every now and then, so that diseases can be avoided.
2. Wear cotton clothes
In the summer season, it is advisable to wear cotton clothes so that sweat does not cause any reaction on the skin and body. Wearing loose cotton clothes can control sweating and avoid problems caused by direct exposure to heat waves.
3. Consume cold things
In the summer season, one should consume cold food to prevent heat stroke, heat waves and diseases. Delhi-based dietitian Pooja Singh says, “To protect yourself from heat stroke, you should consume things like curd, cucumber, melon, watermelon. These things have a cooling effect and also help in keeping the body hydrated.”
4. Use sunglasses and a hat
To reduce the effect of heat wave and heat wave, sunglasses and a hat should be used.