India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its forecast released on Thursday that there is a possibility of severe heat in some parts of North India including Punjab and Delhi from May 18 to 20. The mercury may reach 45 degrees Celsius in the national capital by Saturday. The Meteorological Department has said that from Friday to Monday the average temperature may cross 40 degrees Celsius. "Severe heat wave conditions" could occur in many parts of the country, threatening to increase the risk of serious health problems.
Health experts say, increasing heat can affect our health in many ways, in some people it can also cause serious health problems. Especially elderly people and children need to be more careful during this time. Let us know what types of health risks can occur due to heat and what measures are necessary to stay safe from them.
Rising temperatures can have serious side effects
Doctors say, rising temperature is considered harmful for health in many ways. Being exposed to heat or sunlight for a long time can cause problems like heat stroke, unconsciousness, dizziness, low blood pressure, and irregularity in heart rate. Apart from this, for people who already have diabetes, and heart, and blood pressure problems, there may be a risk of complications increasing due to high-temperature conditions.
Diabetes patients should be careful
Health experts say dehydration is common in summer and it can also lead to increased blood sugar levels. Apart from this, the problem of diabetes also starts damaging your blood vessels and nerves, which also includes the nerves of sweat glands. In these situations, the problem of heatwave also affects the system of keeping the body cool.
Diabetic patients who are suffering from Neuropathy (Diabetic Neuropathy) should take extra caution.
Risk of heat stroke
Most cases of heatstroke are seen in summer, which occurs due to excessive increases in body temperature. Heat stroke can cause health problems such as severe headache, confusion, nausea, dizziness, body temperature above 103°, red skin, and loss of consciousness. In some situations, serious complications can also occur due to fluctuating blood pressure.
What to do to protect yourself from heat stroke?
To stay safe from heat and the problems caused by it, it is important to know what you should do and what not.
What to do to protect yourself from heat?
Keep drinking plenty of water to keep the body hydrated.
Wear cotton and loose clothes. This helps keep the body cool.
Wear full clothes, and keep your hands well covered.
Avoid going out of the house unnecessarily during the afternoon.
What not to do?
To avoid the heat, do not leave children and animals in the car.
Avoid any kind of activities outside during the afternoon.
Alcohol- Consumption of carbonated drinks should be avoided.
Direct exposure to sunlight should be avoided.
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