Heatstroke - How To Treat It?

What is Heatstroke?

Heatstroke occurs if your body temperature continues to rise. It is caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures or by doing physical activity in hot weather.

Symptoms of Heatstroke-

• High body temperature
• Headache
• Nausea and vomiting
• Breathing difficulties
• Dizziness
• Weakness
• Unconsciousness
• Flushed skin
• Absence of sweating
• Seizure
• Coma

Causes of Heatstroke-

• Exposure to a hot environment
• Strenuous activity

Risk factors of Heatstroke-

• Genetic response to heat stress
• Situations that require exertion in hot weather
• A lack of air conditioning
• Certain health conditions such as heart or lung disease
• Sudden exposure to hot weather

Complications of Heatstroke-

• Shock
• Damage to your brain or other vital organs

 Diagnosis of Heatstroke-

Diagnosis of Heatstroke involves the following tests:

• Blood test
• Urine test
• Muscle function tests
• X-rays and other imaging tests

Precautions & Prevention of Heatstroke-

• Wear loosefitting, lightweight clothing
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Wear light-colored clothing if you’re in the sun
• Limit the amount you spend working or exercising in the heat
• Never leave children or anyone else in a parked car

Treatment of Heatstroke

• Homeopathic Treatment of Heatstroke
• Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of Heatstroke
• Psychotherapy Treatment of Heatstroke
• Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Heatstroke
• Surgical Treatment of Heatstroke
• Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Heatstroke
• Other Treatment of Heatstroke

Homeopathic Treatment of Heatstroke-

Homeopathic treatment is useful in both acute and the chronic effects of heatstroke and in headache which return in hot weather. Homeopathy balances body temperature and water and electrolyte balance mechanism. It stimulates the heart and vaso-motor centers in the medulla very quickly. Some of the homeopathic remedies for heatstroke are:

• Glonoine
• Belladonna
• Natrum carbonicum
• Gelsemium
• Aconite

Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of Heatstroke-

If any treatments to lower your body temperature make you shiver, your doctor may give you a muscle relaxant, such as a benzodiazepine.

Dietary & Herbal Treatment of Heatstroke-

• Cool or cold clear liquids only
• Avoid caffeine
• Unrestricted sodium

Other Treatment of Heatstroke-

If you’re outdoors and nowhere near shelter, soaking in a cool pond or stream also can help bring your temperature down.