A rapid increase in temperature is being seen across the country for the last few days. The daily temperature in Delhi-Uttar Pradesh remains between 36-40 degrees Celsius. According to the forecasts of the Meteorological Department, there may be a danger of it increasing further in the coming months. Health experts say that everyone needs to take special precautions regarding health amid rising temperatures.
There is a danger of heatstroke having many side effects on the body; there is a need to make continuous efforts to stay safe from it.
Regarding the increasing heat in the country, the Union Health Ministry has issued some suggestions, by following which you can stay safe in this season of rising temperatures. Doctors say, this season can become even more problematic for people already suffering from some types of chronic diseases, hence it becomes even more necessary to take preventive measures.
Increasing problems of heat wave
The Health Ministry said that your health is your priority. It is important to recognize the symptoms of heat stroke and remain vigilant against heat related diseases. To protect yourself from the ill effects of heat, it is important that there is no shortage of water in your body. The risk of dehydration and the diseases caused by it is higher in this season.
Excessive exposure to outside temperatures can have negative effects on health in many ways. Problems caused by heat should not be ignored.
Be careful of heat
In a message shared on social media, the Health Ministry has given some important tips to protect from heat, with the help of which you can reduce the risk of many types of diseases.
Avoid going out of the house unnecessarily in the sun.
Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles.
Do not go out barefoot. Wear only cotton and loose clothes to cover the body.
Avoid outside activities in the afternoon.
It is very important to take care of health during the summer season! Here are some suitable precautions that will protect you from summer illnesses.
Risk of problems caused by heat
Doctors say, summer season can cause many types of diseases. Due to sunstroke or intense heat, increase in body temperature and problems with low blood pressure can cause dizziness, headache, and fainting. Heat stroke is the most serious disease during summer. This happens when the body cannot control its temperature. As body temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, rendering the body unable to cool itself naturally. This condition can cause a variety of short-term and long-term health problems.
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