Zukhra Pavlova, an endocrinologist,told about the signs of heat stroke. To get it, it is not necessary to be in the sun.
The doctor noticed that there is a difference between sunstroke and heatstroke. Heatstroke can be experienced at any time of the year, especially if it is stuffy and hot. It can be a closed car, a sauna, and so on.
Doctor Khomyakov listed the symptoms indicating a heat stroke
The doctor named several signs that a person has a heat stroke.
- Redness of the skin
- Severe weakness – up to fainting
- Hallucinations – in severe cases
- Rapid, superficial pulse
- Shortness of breath
- Headache with throbbing
- Dizziness
- Possible convulsions
- Nausea
- Incoordination
- Diarrhea
Therapist explained how to distinguish coronavirus from heatstroke
Children are at risk , pregnant women, the elderly, patients with cardiovascular diseases, diabetics, overweight people. Alcohol greatly increases the chances of getting heatstroke.
How to avoid
- In stuffy and hot weather, carry water with you, stay hydrated
- Try to go to a shade or a cool place
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- Wear light clothing made from natural fabrics
- Don't forget to wear a hat
- Give up alcohol
There are two main causes of heat stroke : thermal effect and insufficient rate of adaptation to adverse conditions. The severity of the condition is determined by three degrees.
First: increasing weakness, lethargy, drowsiness, dull aching headache, a feeling of heaviness in the chest, a feeling of lack of air, nausea. Dilated pupils, rapid breathing and pulse. In this case, the body temperature may be normal.
Second: pronounced weakness, noise and ringing in the ears. It is difficult for a person to move, even to raise his head or arms. Strong headache. Possible vomiting. Tachycardia, body temperature rises to 39-40 ° C, fainting is possible.
Third: restlessness, overexcitation. Breathing is superficial, the pulse is thready, reflexes are weakened. Convulsions, hallucinations. Body temperature is sharply increased. A real threat to life.
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Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Zukhra Pavlova Medicine Endocrinologist, MD, Moscow State University