The official start of spring in Mexico is about to occur and the temperature It is already beginning to increase gradually. At the same time, many people are preparing for the upcoming Easter holiday period. But what is supposed to be joy could turn into the complete opposite due to the phenomenon known as heatstroke and that is why it is necessary to talk about their symptoms and how it can be avoided.
The heat waves that have recently been recorded in the country are a climatological event that is characterized by sustained thermal increases. A person with prolonged exposure to high temperatures You can develop unpleasant sensations in the basic actions of your body to the point of affecting vital functions.
What is a heat stroke?
This term is used to describe the disorders caused by increased body temperature as a result of prolonged exposure to high temperatures and humidity.
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Given this panorama, the head of the Medical Area of the Family Medicine Division of the IMSSArturo Díaz Hernández, pointed out that the Institute recommends to the population Avoid exposure to hot environments. In addition, special emphasis should be placed on maintaining continuous hydration and drinking mainly plain water.
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
- Increased body temperature.
- Headache.
- Excessive sweating.
- Exhaustion.
- Thirst.
- Redness of the face.
When a case of heatstroke is not attended to immediately, they can be presented symptoms of greater intensity and danger. Some of the most serious are loss of consciousness or alertness, difficulty breathing, and you may even have palpitations.
If you are doing an outdoor activity, you must use sunscreen and light, light, long-sleeved clothing to reduce skin damage. In addition, be in ventilated places and avoid activities during times of higher temperatures, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in order to reduce sudden exposure to heat waves.
Who is at greater risk of suffering from heat stroke?
Anyone can suffer an event of this type, but those who are at greatest risk are those infants or children under 5 years of age and older people. In the case of the former it is because their heat self-regulation mechanisms are not yet developed, while in the latter they are deteriorated due to age.
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What should be done if a person has symptoms of heat stroke?
In a case of heatstroke The first thing to do is place the person in a cool, well-ventilated place, spray water to cool them, unbutton the shirt and untie the laces, so that they are comfortable and begin to dissipate the heat.
“If the patient is able to tolerate the oral route, it is highly recommended that he start ingesting liquids, plain water, that is one of the most important recommendations.”
It is also necessary that whoever helps a person with severe symptoms due to stroke of heat activate the emergency services, that is, request an ambulance or, if the patient is in a position to be transported, be taken to a nearby medical unit.
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