It is important to be a little cautious about the health of children during the summer season. Because in this season, hot winds and heat waves affect the health of children the most. They are most at risk of 3 diseases.
Summer Diseases in Children : As the heat is increasing, the health of children has also started getting affected. Sun, sweat, contaminated water and dirt, all these together leave no stone unturned in making children sick. There are especially 3 diseases, which children are most at risk of in summer. In such a situation, parents need to be careful. Let us know about these diseases and easy ways to avoid them...
1. Heat Stroke
When a child plays or goes out in the hot sun for a long time, the body temperature suddenly increases. This puts him at a higher risk of heat stroke. This can cause headache, dizziness, fatigue and even fainting.
how to save
Do not allow children to go out in the sun between 10 am and 4 pm.
Wear light, cotton clothes and keep your head covered.
Make sure to give liquids like water, lemon juice or glucose.
2. Diarrhea or stomach infection
In summers, food items get spoiled quickly. Apart from this, the risk of stomach upset increases due to street side Golgappa, ice cream or open water. When children are given these things to eat, they are at increased risk of diarrhea and stomach infection. This can be serious at times.
How to save children
Always give fresh and clean home-made food to children.
Do not give outside water or ice products in the open.
Make it a habit to wash your hands, especially before eating and after using the washroom.
3. Typhoid
Children are at increased risk of typhoid in summer. In this season, bacterial infection occurs due to contaminated water and stale food. Which causes typhoid. This disease includes fever, headache and stomach ache. If any child shows these symptoms for more than 3 days, then get tested immediately. Consult a doctor if the report comes positive.
What to do to save children
Keep children hydrated as much as possible, give them water to drink.
Take special care of the food and cleanliness of the house.
Do not give stale food or dirty water to drink.
If you have problems like fatigue, high fever, dizziness or vomiting, consult a doctor immediately.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
