Stay cautious of Heatstroke!

Patiala, With rising temperatures, people are more at the risk of heatstroke, a condition where the body temperature is greater than 1050F or 40.60C and the body loses its ability to regulate the temperature. Remember the normal temperature of the body is 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees C). Heat stroke happens due to extreme heat exposure and the rise in temperature in this case is different from fever.
Dr.Gurpreet Singh Dang, General Physician, Columbia Asia Hospital, Patiala, says heat stroke manifests with symptoms like cramps, confusion, exhaustion and lack of sweating, which may progress to dangerous levels that is a risk to life or can cause damage to the brain.“Often prolonged exposure to heat can cause heat stroke. The body gets dehydrated and its heat control ability is lost due to complications involving the central nervous system. So, we advise people to be extra cautious in the hot summer months and keep themselves protected and hydrated,” says, General Dr.Gurpreet Singh Dang Physician, Columbia Asia Hospital, Patiala”Heart patients and those who have hypertension, diabetes and kidney problems are more vulnerable and extra precaution is recommended,” says the Dr Koul.Some people experience nausea, seizures, throbbing headache or fainting attacks, and immediate steps should be taken to cool the body.It is also important not to ignore cramps and exhaustion because this can lead to further complications In such cases, immediately give the patient an ice bath or a cool shower or put the AC on maximum cooling.