Heat Stroke

Sun Stroke

If the body temperature rises above 40 degrees C and the body loses the ability to cool down, it is considered heatstroke/sunstroke

Symptoms

High body temperature
Mental changes
Nausea
Headache
Breathing
Increasing Heart rate

Causes:

Exertional heatstroke
Nonexertional or classic heatstroke

In both cases, the effects of heatstroke can be exacerbated by wearing too much clothing, not replacing water lost to sweating and by drinking alcohol, which can affect the body's temperature regulation

Home Treatment for Heat Stroke

In order to treat a heat stroke a medical health care provider will focus on cooling your body so that it reaches its normal temperature as soon as possible. Some of the simple self-care steps that are advised in this case include:

• Cold Water: It may become necessary to immerse your entire body in cold water or ice water so that your body temperature can be brought down as quickly as possible. You could do this by sitting in a bathtub filled with cold water for around 5 or 10 minutes.
• Cooling Blanket: If it is not possible for you to sit in a bathtub, you could warp a special cooling blanket around yourself, after packing your groin area, neck, chest, and back with ice packs
• Rehydrate your Body: You need to alleviate body temperature internally and externally and therefore, it is important that you drink a lot of water. Drinking extra fluids can help reduce the risks of dehydration.
• Diet for Heat Stroke : Diet for heat stroke can help to prevent the problem to some extent.

Eat a high amount of fresh fruits and vegetables and especially those that have a cooling effect on the body and contain a lot of water

• Avoid any food items that are high in salt, as excess sodium could hamper the regular production of sweat in the body
• Drink an additional amount of fluids, like fresh juice or an energy drink as it could replenish the levels of water in your body
• Consume some buttermilk, made from yogurt. Not only is this very cooling, but can also be great for the overall health.
• Add healthy sources of protein to your diet, which mainly include nuts, pulses, and olive oil. This will steady your blood sugar levels, thereby preventing heat strokes.

Suggestion for Heat Stroke

First of all, choose your clothes carefully; opt for light fabrics in a loose fit, which will allow your skin to breathe. Moreover, if you are taking any medication, like antidepressants, antipsychotics, diuretics or beta blockers, it is best to check with your doctor, for additional precautions to prevent a heat stroke.