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Prevent Heat Exhaustion
Get out of the sun, drink plenty of water. Ideally you should have plenty of water at-least half an hour before you go out into the sun.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. This is because they have fairly high water content and good salt balance. Drink diluted electrolytes.
People who sweat heavily tend to loose a lot of potassium and sodium. There are many over the counter electrolyte packs.
Avoid salt tablets, alcohol, caffeine, smoking and do not bare your chest.
Do not suddenly go out into the sun from an air-conditioned room or do the opposite. Learn to acclimatise slowly.
Use an umbrella or a hat, perably one that also shades the neck and is well ventilated.
Prevent Heat Exhaustion
Friday, February 28, 2014
What is heat exhaustion?
This condition often occurs when people exercise (work or play) in a hot, humid place and body fluids are lost through sweating, causing dehydration and overheating of the body. The persons temperature may be elevated, but not above 104 F (40 C). Heat exhaustion leads to severe effects on skin and body.
This condition often occurs when people exercise (work or play) in a hot, humid place and body fluids are lost through sweating, causing dehydration and overheating of the body. The persons temperature may be elevated, but not above 104 F (40 C). Heat exhaustion leads to severe effects on skin and body.
People with heat exhaustion may experience the following signs and symptoms:
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| Heat Exhaustion |
- Heavy sweating
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Pale, clammy skin
- Thirst
- Rapid heartbeat
- Dizziness, fainting
- Nausea, vomiting
- Muscle and abdominal cramps
- Mild temperature elevations
Get out of the sun, drink plenty of water. Ideally you should have plenty of water at-least half an hour before you go out into the sun.
Eat more fruits and vegetables. This is because they have fairly high water content and good salt balance. Drink diluted electrolytes.
People who sweat heavily tend to loose a lot of potassium and sodium. There are many over the counter electrolyte packs.
Do not suddenly go out into the sun from an air-conditioned room or do the opposite. Learn to acclimatise slowly.
Dousing your head and neck with cold water will help if it is hot and dry.
Use a newspaper, handkerchief or a traditional hand held fan to keep yourself in cool breeze.
Wear light and light coloured clothes. the perred coloured is white because it lects the heat.
Wear light and light coloured clothes. the perred coloured is white because it lects the heat.
Use cotton or polyester blends because such cloth material can breathe.
Use an umbrella or a hat, perably one that also shades the neck and is well ventilated.
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