Check! Warning signs kill 'Heatstroke', an imminent summer danger.

The weather these days is so hot that many people are sweating. Until they don't dare fight the sun. It is predicted that this summer will soar as high as 43 degrees Celsius. By the sunshine and hot weather during the day. As a result, people who stay outdoors for long periods of time may be at risk of death from heat stroke or "heat stroke" because the body cannot adapt quickly.

Dr. Naris Samitasin Brain and nervous system pathologist Vejthani Hospital Revealed that heatstroke or heatstroke comes with extremely hot weather that makes the body unable to adapt quickly. When body heat exceeds 40 degrees Celsius, the part of the brain that controls body temperature becomes abnormal. Until affecting the circulatory system and brain system Groups at risk for this disease include:

1. People who have to work in the sun or exercise in the sun for a long time
2. People with congenital diseases such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes
3. Children and elderly groups The body will not be able to cool itself as well as when it was young.
4. people who are overweight
5. People who don't get enough rest
6. People who work in cool air-conditioned rooms and have to come out and encounter extremely hot air. It may cause the body to adapt in time.
7. People who drink alcoholic beverages Because the body will lose more water and mineral salts than usual.

“Important warning signs of heatstroke that can be noticed start from When the weather is hot but there is no sweating, the face is red, the body is very hot, thirsty, dizzy, headache, nausea, rapid breathing, tense muscles, dizziness, seizures, dilated pupils, decreased consciousness until unconsciousness, if proper help is not received. It can cause cardiac arrest and be life-threatening. which is the initial assistance The patient should be taken into the shade, lie down, elevate the feet, and remove or loosen tight clothing. Use a cloth soaked in water to compress the body. and use a fan to cool the air To lower the body temperature as quickly as possible and rush to the hospital.”  Dr. Naris say

For taking care of yourself to stay away from heatstroke. Dr. Naris Said that those at risk should avoid working in the sun for long periods of time. You should not exercise in the sun, but choose to exercise in the morning or evening instead. Avoid going to places with extremely hot weather. Children and the elderly should not be allowed to stay in cars that have been left outdoors for a long time. During the summer, you should have sun protection equipment such as a hat or umbrella. Choose light-colored, light-breathing clothing that will help with heat dissipation. You should drink at least 6-8 glasses of water per day and drink water during the day even if you are not thirsty to increase hydration and reduce body temperature. And most importantly, you should avoid drinks that are high in sugar. alcoholic beverages and beverages containing caffeine such as tea, coffee, if abnormal symptoms occur Please come see a doctor immediately to reduce the risk of death.