How to treat and prevent the heatstroke and heat illness |HEALTHLITE
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Date: 20/06/2020

Heatstroke  

Heatstroke is the worst and extreme form of heat illness. It can result in mental confusion, slurred speech, or even a loss of consciousness. 
What to do
If you or anyone you see having a heatstroke, first of all, call emergency or try to take them to the nearest hospital.
However, there are a number of things you can do to lower the temperature and decrease the severity.
1) Get away from heat

 If you start to feel like you are having heatstroke then quickly come under the shade or if possible somewhere where you can find air conditioning.

2) Do some rest 
Stop whatever you are doing and stop movements due to which body temperature can increase. This way body temp will be lower.

3) Try putting cool water on your skin
Using wet clothes or throwing some cold water on your skin can be the quickest way to lower the temperature 
This way your body can cool down
4) Change to loose clothes
If you are wearing tight clothes then it's possible that heat will be trapped inside. Always when it's hot wear light clothes and do remove unnecessary clothing.
Prevention from Heatstroke
1) Avoid going out during the hottest part of the day
2) Take breaks and rest. This will help your body reduce the temperature.
3) Drink lots of water. Because you need to stay hydrated so drinking every 20 mins will help

Stay Cool & Stay Calm
Take care

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