Sunstroke or heat stroke is an illness produced by too much sun or by staying in one place with high temperature for too long.
Symptoms. It is characterized by nausea, vomiting, headache, hot skin, drowsiness and an alteration of the muscle fibres exposed to its effects.
Prevention. Adequate hydration before you feel thirsty and avoiding places with high temperatures and poor ventilation is recommended.
It is important that children and older people are protected to the maximum to avoid heatstroke.
Treatment. Transport the patient to a cool place and lift the legs, apply cold compresses, gently massage the affected muscles, giving him water and salty drinks.
Sunstroke or heat stroke is a disease caused by too much sun or by staying in a place where the temperature is high for too long.
The body is able to maintain its temperature within a range, either warm or cold, by sweating. In hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating is not enough. The body temperature can rise to dangerous levels and you may become ill due to being exposed to heat for too long.
Symptoms. It is characterized by nausea, vomiting, headache, hot skin, drowsiness and impairment of muscle fibres exposed to its effects.
Heat-related illnesses include:
Heat stroke: the body temperature can rise above 104 or 105.8°F in minutes; symptoms may include dry skin, a rapid and strong pulse, and dizziness.
Heat exhaustion can precede heat stroke; symptoms can include sweating, rapid breathing and a rapid and weak pulse.
Heat cramps: muscle pains or spasms that occur during strenuous exercise.
Heat rash: skin irritation due to excessive sweating.
Prevention. Adequate hydration before you feel thirsty and avoiding places with high temperatures and poor ventilation is recommended.
It is important that children and older people are protected to the maximum to avoid heatstroke.
Treatment. Transport the patient to a cool place and lift the legs, apply cold compresses, gently massage the affected muscles, giving him water and salty drinks.
For more information visit:
Heatstroke
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-stroke/basics/definition/con-20032814
Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke
http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/staying-healthy/first-aid/heat-exhaustion-an-heatstroke.html
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