ABSTRACT – Heat Stroke is a most common condition which is also known as sunstroke caused by rise in...
Heat stroke
Heat stroke is a most common condition which is also known as sunstroke caused by rise in the body temperature or physical exertion due to heat. It is a serious form of heat injury. If the condition is prolonged, it can damage the brain cells and internal organs.
CAUSES –
Exposure to a hot climate
Exhausting and intense physical activity
Wearing tight fitting clothes
Drinking alcohol
Dehydration and lack of water
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
Rise in the body temperature
Change in mental state or behavior
Heavy sweating
Nausea and vomiting
Red colored skin
Fast breathing and heart rate
Headache
DIAGNOSIS –
Blood test
Urine test
Muscle function test
X-ray
Other imaging test
Rectal Thermometer to check the temperature
PREVENTION –
Wear loose fitting outfits, avoid heavy clothes
Drink plenty of fluids regularly
Examine the color of urine to detect the sign of dehydration
TREATMENT –
Immersion in cold water.
Evaporation cooling techniques to cool the skin
Cooling blankets and ice packs
Intake of medications such as muscle relaxants to stop shivering
EPIDEMIOLOGY –
It affects people of any age irrespective of gender. Teens and young adults are more prone to get affected from heat stroke.
Nearly 1-3% of total population dies from extreme summer heat.
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