The sun – who doesn’t miss it? As it is, you have to use it, because most of the months we will remember it. Pleasant warmth lures us outside our apartments, but we often forget to take our hats with us.
The danger of sunstroke lies in the fact that the symptoms appear with a time delay. The lack of unpleasant sensations during tanning gives us a false sense of security.
How to protect yourself against a stroke?
First of all, we should not expose ourselves to action solar radiationbetween eleven and fifteen. In addition, when going out in the sun, let’s not forget about the headgear, which would also protect our neck well. Taking breaks from sweet lounging on the beach is also important. Let’s take a break from sunbathing for 15-30 minutes in a darkened place. Let’s try to choose bright clothes that reflect the light and do not focus the sun on us. While on the beach, let’s not spare ourselves or our loved ones water, which we should consume in the range of one and a half liters to two. the elderly and childrenlet us be more vigilant towards them. Factors favoring, apart from age, include hypertension, alcohol consumption, dehydration, and taking certain medications. Let’s beware of stuffy, humid and hot environments if we are burdened with any factor. As a result of a stroke, the thermoregulatory center located in the brain is damaged. The most common symptoms are vomiting, severe pain, dizziness and feverhowever, the list of symptoms suggesting a stroke is much longer.
Is it a stroke yet?
Sunstroke is indicated by a series of symptoms, although of course not all of them must be present. These are:
- XNUMXst or XNUMXnd degree skin burns,
- raised body temperature above 39 degrees Celsius,
- rapid pulse, increase in blood pressure,
- fever,
- vomiting and nausea
- chills,
- headaches and dizziness,
- hot and dry, reddened skin,
- no sweating,
- general weakness
- there may be disturbances of consciousness, as well as mental disorders,
- loss of consciousness.
First aid for suspected stroke
Be sure to shelter the person who may seem sunstroke to us in the shade, where fresh air reaches. Let him rest in a reclining position. Let’s change her wet, cold compresses on the head and neck. Make sure she drinks cold water or tomato juice. Under no circumstances should we give her tea, coffee or alcohol. Let her bathe in a tub filled with cool water. If there is no improvement or fainting occurs, call an ambulance immediately.