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Post by account_disabled on Mar 3, 2024 2:13:42 GMT -7
The summer season in our country is always accompanied by high temperatures, so it is important that we all be careful and not be exposed to the sun during peak hours. Meanwhile, it is very important to be well informed about the negative consequences that careless exposure to these extreme temperatures has on our health, one of which is "Heat Stroke". Dr. Erjon Dushi What is heat stroke? Heatstroke is a condition that presents as a life-threatening medical emergency and is caused by the body's inability to balance body heat. Read also: October the warmest month on record Cambodia WhatsApp Number Data Europe's hottest ever September 2023 Heatstroke affects people who exercise in hot, humid climates and who have not taken enough fluids, but classic heatstroke more often affects people over 70 who suffer from diseases that impair the body's ability to balance heat bodily. Who are the most affected people? Usually over 70 years old who suffer from cardiovascular diseases and are under therapy with antihypertensives, especially beta-blockers and diuretics, neurological and psychiatric patients who take preparations with anticholinergic properties, the obese, as well as drug users such as cocaine, alcohol.  What are the signs of heat stroke? Body temperature above 40 degrees Celsius (it is important to measure the rectal temperature) Neurological signs such as: Confusion, wandering accompanied by difficulty in orientation and thinking clearly Headache Seizures Epileptic seizures Loss of consciousness General signs such as: Rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat, drop in blood pressure, hyperemia (redness) of the skin, vomiting Should I notify the doctor? Yes. You must notify the emergency services immediately Are there tests for heatstroke? There are no specific tests for this diagnosis, but some tests are important to assess the damage to the organism, especially the heart, kidneys, liver and blood coagulation which can be affected in such cases. |
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