Doctors Explain Dangerous Effects Of Heatwave On Body: The increasing heat and heatwave in many parts of the country is now having a serious impact on people’s health. The number of such patients in hospitals is increasing rapidly who are facing headaches, dizziness, eye irritation and neurological problems due to strong sunlight, dehydration and extreme heat. Doctors say that staying in heat for a long time can upset the body’s balance and this condition can sometimes prove fatal.

What is the problem with excessive heat?

These days, cases of problems related to dehydration are continuously coming to light in the hospitals of Delhi-NCR. Especially the risk of this disease is seen to be higher in children, elderly people and people already suffering from some disease. According to Dr. Sushila Kataria, Vice Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, there is a limit to the body’s ability to control temperature. When the heat exceeds that limit, there is a deficiency of water and salt in the body. He told that the initial symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache, muscle cramps, nausea and weakness. If timely treatment is not received, it can turn into heat stroke, which can affect the brain and kidneys.

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What can you do to avoid this?

Dr. Kataria said that one should avoid going out unless necessary between 10 am and 5 pm. Water, coconut water and ORS are the best options to keep the body hydrated. At the same time, drinks like tea and coffee can further increase water deficiency in the body. He also advised people to wear loose, cotton and light colored clothes. Along with this, people suffering from lung, heart and kidney diseases were asked to consult a doctor regularly during the change in weather.

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Never ignore these problems

According to experts, if a person experiences problems like continuous confusion, difficulty in speaking, extreme lethargy, fainting or seizures, then it should not be ignored. These may be signs of a serious neurological emergency and may require immediate medical attention. Doctors also say that people often ignore eye health in summer, while extreme heat and sunlight can increase the risk of eye irritation and infection. Apart from this, symptoms like dizziness, severe fatigue, vomiting, feeling of excessive heat in the body, fast heartbeat and muscle cramps can also be signs of heat stroke.

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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.

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