HOW YOU CAN SOLVE HEAT RELATED PROBLEMS

Under normal conditions, your body’s natural control mechanisms such as skin and perspiration adjust to heat. Those systems may fail when you are exposed to high temperatures for prolonged period.

Well,there are three heat related problems I would focus my attention on

1.heat cramps: heat cramps are painful muscle spasms. They usually occur after vigorous exercises and profuse perspiration. Your abdominal muscles and muscles you use during exercise are most frequently affected.

2.heat exhaustion: signs of heat exhaustion include an increased temperature,faintness, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure,cold,nausea and clammy skin. Symptoms often begin suddenly sometimes after excessive perspiration and inadequate fluid intake. The effects of heat exhaustion can last for 24 hours.

3.Heat stroke:older adults and people who are obese are particularly at risk of heat stroke. People born with an impaired ability to sweat also are at higher risk.signs of heat stroke include rapid heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing,confusion and increased or reduced blood pressure.fainting can be the first sign in an older adult. A person experiencing heat stroke  may stop sweating.

Self-care tips on how to handle heat-related problems

For heat cramps.

1.rest briefly,cool down.

2.eat salty foods

3.drink water with a teaspoon of salt per quart.

For heat exhaustion.

If you suspect heat exhaustion,get the person out of the sun and into the shady spot or air conditioner location.then lay the person down and elevate his or her feet slightly. Loosen or remove the clothing.

Give cold water to drink or give an electrolyte containing drink. Use light spray mist of water or a fan.

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