Posted on May 26, 2008 in Common Ailments
Sun and its light seem to be quite energetic but during summer’s sun can create life threatening problems. During summers if you spend long time out in sun then there are chances you might suffer from sunstroke/heatstroke. What do you mean by sunstroke/heatstroke? Sunstroke can be defined as a condition in which body’s heat regulating system gets disturbed.
Sunstroke/heatstroke condition is endemic in places with hot climate like India. During sunstroke/heatstroke the heat regulating system of the body fails. This failure occurs because of the prolonged exposure to high temperatures. In this condition, temperature of the body becomes very high which might even damage vital organs. When your body is unable to maintain normal body temperature it results in sunstroke/heatstroke/heat exhaustion.
What are Symptoms of Sunstroke?
Some of the most commonly observed symptoms of sunstroke are listed below:
What are the Possible Causes of Sunstroke?
Prolonged exposure to heat and sunlight can cause sunstroke/heatstroke in anybody. But it is observed that elderly people, children and people suffering from diabetes, weak heart, skin disorders and alcoholism. Every condition has some possible causes hence some of the most prominent causes of heatstroke/sunstroke are listed below:
Home Remedies for Sunstroke:
Some of the effective and simple home remedies are listed below. These home remedies provide fast relief from the various symptoms of sunstroke. But in case after following these remedies the condition is persistent then you need to rush to your physician.
To prevent yourself from the sunstroke it is better to carry an umbrella or wear a hat before going out in sun. Secondly prefer wearing lightweight and light colored natural fabrics like cotton. Lastly drink a lot of water, it is better to carry a water bottle with you.
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