I was away for 4 day weekend, a luxury and a privilege
if you asked me. Spending the days with my family and celebrating my brother
belated birthday, however it was not as exciting as it should be. Both of my
nephew and niece were admitted into hospital since 4/3/2015 and were only
released on Monday 9/3/2015. According to the doctors, both of them are showing
symptoms of heat stroke.
Being children who are very active both of
them like to play outside and the brother was involved in soccer competition.
Exposure to the sun and hot weather/temperature accelerate the symptoms. We are
experiencing such unpredictable weather condition lately. The temperature is
increasing day by day and sometimes it is raining heavily (usually in the
evening). Young children are more vulnerable to heat stroke especially if there are lacked of adult supervision. So here are some heat stroke symptoms as your
reference:
1. Throbbing headache
2. Dizziness and light-headedness
3. Lack of sweating despite the heat
4. Red, hot, and dry skin
5. Muscle weakness or cramps
6. Nausea and vomiting
7. Rapid heartbeat, which may be either
strong or weak
8. Rapid, shallow breathing
9. Behavioral changes such as confusion,
disorientation, or staggering
10. Seizures
11.Unconsciousness
My nephew and niece showed symptoms number 1,2,4,6
and 8. After noticing all these, my sister rushed them to the hospital and they
were treated immediately.
Preventing Heat Stroke
If you must go outdoors, you can prevent heat
stroke by taking these steps:
1.
Wear lightweight, light-colored,
loose-fitting clothing, and a wide-brimmed hat.
2.
Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor
(SPF) of 30 or more.
3.
Drink extra fluids. To prevent dehydration,
it's generally recommended to drink at least eight glasses of water, fruit
juice, or vegetable juice per day.
4.
Take additional precautions when exercising
or working outdoors.
5.
Reschedule or cancel outdoor activity. If
possible, shift your time outdoors to the coolest times of the day, either
early morning or after sunset.
Dear readers, please pay attention to your
daily activities and take care of yourself. Getting sick is never fun so if we
can understand the illnesses we can help to prevent them.
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