Recently, famous Indian film actor suffered due to heatstroke in Ahmedabad.
About Heatstroke:
It is the most serious heat-related illness.
When it occurs?
It occurs when the ambient temperature is so high that the body is unable to sweat to regulate the core temperature, which shoots up to 40 degree Celsius.
In such cases, there is a severe imbalance of salts such as sodium and potassium in the body. The high core temperature coupled with salt imbalances disrupts organs, leading to a host of symptoms.
Impacts on human body: It can affect the brain, making a person foggy, drowsy and in severe cases may also lead to a person going into a coma. It can lead to kidney and liver damage as well. A cascade of such symptoms leads to death due to heat stroke,
Symptoms observed: The one who gets impacted whose body temperature is very high but they are not sweating at all, feeling drowsy, vomiting, not passing urine and not breathing properly.
Prevention: To prevent heat stroke, it is better to avoid stepping out in direct sunlight, especially between noon and 3 pm. You should avoid strenuous activity during this time.
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