Doctor Vera Serezhin: heat stroke has a more severe effect on the mental state and behavior.
Doctor Serezhin advised to distinguish between sunstroke and heat stroke.
“Sunstroke can only happen if you spend a long time in the sun, and heat stroke can happen due to stuffiness or excessive physical activity,” the doctor said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
Serezhin added that the effects of heat stroke change the mental state and behavior more strongly.
Symptoms of heat stroke. Feelings of weakness, dizziness, thirst, nausea, stupor. Body temperature may also increase, coordination problems and convulsions are possible, or confusion may occur.
Symptoms of heat stroke.The temperature rises, emotional agitation, irritability, aggression occur. Speech may also become slurred or a state of delirium or confusion may occur. In addition, convulsions and coma are possible.
How to prevent heatstroke and sunstroke: some advice from a doctor.
- Avoid direct sunlight;
- Wear light, lightweight clothing and a hat;
- Drink enough water;
- Avoid intense physical activity, sports at temperatures above 25 degrees;
- Abstain from dense, spicy foods and alcohol.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote about how to distinguish an attack of angina from a heart attack.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Vera Serezhin Health, expert physician of the medical company “LabQuest”