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Heat Stroke – Causes and Treatment - Active Health

Beat the heat with knowledge! Explore the causes and discover effective treatment strategies for heat stroke. Your comprehensive guide to staying cool and healthy at Active Health.

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Heat Stroke – Causes and Treatment - Active Health

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  1. Heat Stroke – Causes and Treatment • Heat Stroke – Causes and Treatment Active Wellness Clinical Care Team

  2. Heat Stroke – Introduction What is Heat Stroke? • Heatstroke is a medical condition in which the body experiences excessive temperature, typically due to long-term exposure to or physical activity in high temperatures. • It is the most severe form of heat injury and can occur when the body temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 Celsius) or higher. • Heatstroke is most commonly observed during the summer months.

  3. Heat Stroke – Causes What causes Heat Stroke? • Exposure to a high temperature • Strenuous physical activity • Wearing excessive clothing • Consuming alcohol, and not drinking sufficient water to replace fluids lost due to sweating can all lead to dehydration.

  4. Heat Stroke – Symptoms Signs and Symptoms include:- • Signs and symptoms of heatstroke include elevated body temperature • Altered mental status or behavior • Alteration in sweating • Nausea and vomiting • Flushed skin • Rapid breathing • Racing heart rate • Headache.

  5. Heat Stroke – Action to be taken If you suspect heatstroke:- • Step 1: Get the person out of direct sunlight and into a cool, air-conditioned area. • Step 2: Get emergency medical help. • Step 3: Cool the person down by covering them with damp sheets or spraying them with cool water. • Step 4: Direct some air onto the person using a fan or newspaper. • Step 5: If the person is able, get them a glass of cool water or another non-alcoholic drink without caffeine

  6. Heat Stroke – Action to be taken What First Aid Can Help Heat Stroke • If you have a young, healthy person who has suffered a heat stroke while doing strenuous exercise, you can cool them down with an ice bath. • To do this, fan air over them while soaking their skin in a bucket of water from a garden hose. • Then, apply ice packs to their armpits and thighs. • These areas are packed with blood vessels near the skin, so cooling them can help lower their body temperature. • Finally, put them in a hot shower or a tub of cold water.

  7. Heat Stroke – When to call a doctor Call for emergency when:- • The patient has a high temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius). • Additionally, the patient is experiencing episodes of fainting, as well as seizures. WhatsApp Us On +91-9999665959

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