Hi. Sir, I want to know that what are the characteristics of the hot wave (loo) effect on over body. Because suddenly 1 week I am suffering from headache problem. And mostly daily travel time between 1pm to 4pm. At that time temperature is too high. So give me suggestion.

Dr. Surbhi AgrawalGeneral Physician12yrs exp

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When someone is exposed to Loo, the blood flow in their circulatory system is accelerated accompanied by frequent urination and faintness. Owing to difficulty in breathing, there is produced a snorting sound during the exchange of respiratory gases. The rate of heart beat increases and you experience deep troubling sensation in your heart. The nerves get stretched and there is intensity in the transmission of nerve impulses. As the environmental temperature increases, the mouth of the victim becomes dry and they desire for frequent drinking. As the water content of your body decreases, there is shortage of fluid in the intestines. Such a condition leads to irritation in the bowels and increases acidity in the stomach which, ultimately, results in vomiting. There should be substantial increase in the consumption of water during the summer, i.e. at least 3 liter or 12 glass a day. The drinks that induce urination, like tea & coffee, should be avoided so that the water content of your body is maintained. When you plan to go out, your head should be covered, especially with a moist cloth and the body should be replenished with water. Do not wear deeply and darkly colored clothes (especially, black color) in the summer season. Minimize the use of fatty and high energy dietary items. Drink water mixed with table salt and a pint of powdered ginger. Maximize the consumption of beverages made of Sattu (South Asian foodstuff made of powdered pulses and cereals). Together with it, take drinks of tragacanth gum, Isphaghula husk (or psyllium) at least once a day. Frequently consume Lassi of both the traditional types: the first kind is made from yogurt & water (Pakki Lassi), while the other being prepared from milk and water (Kachi Lassi). To eliminate the drastic effects of extremely hot weather, your health care provider may suggest you to have a bath, at least, twice a day. Watermelon is considered to be an effective measure for controlling excessive body heat; however, you should eat after sprinkling a pinch of powdered black pepper. The fresh fruits, like cucumber, Grewia (Falsa) and plum are very beneficial, while food items that are fried, improperly cooked or rotten may prove to be very harmful. 

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