Dizziness as a symptom of heatstroke

Heat stroke is considered a very serious problem, which can not be solved without the intervention of a doctor. As a result of heat shock, there is an increase in the processes of heat formation, associated with a decrease in heat transfer in the body, as a result of which vital functions are violated.

Take care of children

If you notice someone has a heat stroke symptom , the victim should be immediately taken to the hospital, where he will receive the necessary help. The emergence of such trouble is not always associated with excessive physical stress, so to become a victim, it is enough to drink a little liquid and at the same time be in a stuffy room or on the street in hot weather. Our body is capable of self-cooling to the desired temperature, but under a number of conditions (high ambient temperature, high humidity, strong physical exertion), the cooling system may not be able to cope. Thus, the body temperature rises, so that we can observe several or one symptom of a heat stroke. Unfortunately, no one is insured against such troubles, and there are also people who are subject to heat shock more than others. The most vulnerable are elderly people over 65 and young children under 4, since they adapt very slowly to heat.

Heat stroke: symptoms and treatment

Symptoms in the occurrence of sunstroke are very simple and easily recognizable. The first symptom of a heat stroke is a general malaise. There is a headache, dizziness appears, followed by a feeling of fatigue, lethargy, heart palpitations and full or partial reddening of the skin. In the most extreme and severe cases there are convulsions, hallucinations, there may be a loss of consciousness.

Heat stroke: symptoms, first aid

If you do not go to the doctor on time, the heat stroke can end with a coma and even a fatal outcome. That's why, as soon as you notice someone has a symptom of a heat stroke, you should immediately call an ambulance. And while she is on the road, you need to perform important, but simple actions:

• Move the injured person to a cool, ventilated place, preferably to a place where there is not a large crowd of people;
• The victim must be packed;
• It is also necessary to raise the head and legs, place something under the neck and ankles, for example a towel or bag;
• Remove from the victim's outer clothing, especially the one that squeezes the chest, neck and prevents breathing freely;
• If he has not lost consciousness, it is necessary to drink abundantly with water, preferably cool, you can add a little sugar or salt;
• Wet the forehead of the victim with cold water, apply a wet cool cloth to the face.

Prevention of thermal shock

1. On hot summer days wear only light-colored clothes and natural fabrics.
2. In hot and humid weather, you need to minimize physical activity. If this is not possible, then do all the work in the morning or evening hours, when it is not so hot.
3. During the day, it is worth to drink at least 2 liters of water or any other liquid.