With summer and high temperatures, the risk of suffering from sunstroke or heat stroke is also high, as both excessive humidity and heat can cause dehydration of the body.
Heatstroke occurs because the body is unable to maintain the temperature and rises above normal limits (40 or 41 ºC). If left untreated, it can cause damage to internal organs; the more time that passes, the more serious the consequences can be, which in some cases can be fatal.
Some people are more susceptible to heat stroke, such as the young, the elderly, and people who are overweight. Poor sleep can also increase our risk of heat stroke.
Prevention , as always, will be our best weapon: wear comfortable and cool clothing, follow a balanced diet, drink cold drinks, especially water, walk in shady areas if possible, avoid the strongest hours of sun exposure (between 12:00 am and 4:00 pm) …
The symptoms of heat stroke are, among others, fainting, exhaustion, nausea or even vomiting, confusion and disorientation, rapid heartbeat, dizziness, seizures, rapid breathing, flushed skin, loss of consciousness …
To deal with a mild heat stroke, the first thing we have to do is remove all possible clothing from the person who has suffered from the heat stroke; place it in a cool place, if possible also in the shade and cover it with a thin sheet. Placing a fan in front of her while we moisten her skin with a damp sponge or spray loaded with cool water, applying ice packs to her neck, back, groin and armpits, will help her begin to regain her body temperature. The patient can also be immersed in a bathtub with cold water and ice.
It is not recommended to sunbathe for at least two weeks after having a heatstroke.
