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From June 1 to June 9 we will be experiencing the third heat wave in much of Mexico, including CDMX, a situation that brought with it a significant rise in temperatures in several states. Only in the capital of the country this Saturday, June 3, a temperature has been forecast that will oscillate between 28º and 31º, according to the mayor’s office; while in states such as Sinaloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, Colima and Michoacán the thermometers could register up to 40º. Such conditions raise the risk of developing a heatstroke.
When exposed to very high temperatures, the body can be seriously affected, causing serious physical discomfort that, if not treated in time, could lead to something serious. But you know What is a heat stroke?
A heatstrokeaccording to what the Mayo Clinic reports, is a disorder caused by increased body temperature as a result of prolonged exposure to sunlight, which cannot be lowered or reduced naturally, one that if not treated on time and correctly can put the life of the sufferer at risk by causing severe damage to the brain and other vital organs for long periods of time.
Due to the danger posed by a heatstroke for health, health and government authorities recommend not going out during hours when the sun is at its highest point, drink plenty of water, among other suggestions.
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
Mayo Clinic and the Health Secretary establish the following symptoms of heat stroke:
- Dizziness
- feeling confused
- Disorientation
- Excessive sweating initially with subsequent lack of sweating
- Redness and dryness of the skin
- Headache
- quick breaths
- Fever with body temperature greater than 39 degrees Celsius
- Fast heart rate with weak beat
- Unconsciousness and seizures.
- Inappropriate behavior, that is, the person who suffers from it desperately takes off their clothes, regardless of where they are.
As preventive measures that help avoid heat stroke stand out:
- Avoid exercising or strenuous activity between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. outdoors.
- Do not take off your shirt, shirt or blouse if you feel hot and are under the sun’s rays.
- Seniors should stay indoors.
- Do not expose yourself for a long time to the sun’s rays.
- Drink plenty of water and wear light colored clothing, preferably cotton to allow the skin to breathe.
- Eat light food.
- Do not stay in parked or closed vehicles.
In case you suspect a heatstrokeIt is important that you see a doctor immediately so that he can make the corresponding diagnosis and attend to you as soon as possible.
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