What is Heatstroke?

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.