Sun stroke

What is Sunstroke? Sunstroke, also known as heatstroke, is a life-threatening condition in which the body's heat-regulating system fails due to exposure to high temperatures. It happens when the body is unable to rid itself of excess heat due to vigorous activity or a very hot environment. High temperatures can cause the body’s major organs to fail. Heatstroke is the most severe of the heat-related problems, often resulting from exercise or heavy work in hot environments combined with inadequate fluid intake. Who gets sunstroke? Though anyone can get sunstroke, there are people who are more susceptible. They include the children, athletes, diabetics, alcoholics and those not used to extreme heat and sun. Certain medications can also make a person more prone to heatstroke. What are the signs and symptoms of sunstroke? The main sign of heatstroke is a markedly elevated body temperature (greater than 104 degree F) with changes in mental status ranging from personality changes to confusion and coma. Skin may be hot and dry — although if heatstroke is caused by exertion, the skin may be moist. Other signs and symptoms may include • Rapid heartbeat / pulse • Rapid and shallow breathing • Elevated or lowered blood pressure • Stoppage of sweating • Irritability, confusion or unconsciousness • Feeling dizzy or lightheaded • Headache • Nausea (Vomiting) • Fainting, which may be the first sign in older adults If sunstroke progresses, following serious symptoms can occur. • Mental con...

Heatstroke occurs when your body temperature rises rapidly and you're unable to cool down. It can be life-threatening by causing damage to your brain and other vital organs. It may be caused by strenuous activity in the heat or by being in a hot place for too long. Heatstroke can occur without any previous heat-related condition, such as heat exhaustion. Heatstroke signs and symptoms include: • Fever of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) or greater • Changes in mental status or behavior, such as confusion, agitation and slurred speech • Hot, dry skin or heavy sweating • Nausea and vomiting • Flushed skin • Rapid pulse • Rapid breathing • Headache • Fainting • Seizure • Coma Seek emergency medical care If you suspect heatstroke, call 911 or your local emergency number. Then move the person out of the heat right away. Cool the person by whatever means available. For example: • Put the person in a cool tub of water or a cool shower. • Spray the person with a garden hose. • Sponge the person with cool water. • Fan the person while misting with cool water. • Place ice packs or cool wet towels on the neck, armpits and groin. • Cover the person with cool damp sheets. If the person is conscious, offer chilled water, a sports drink containing electrolytes or other nonalcoholic beverage without caffeine. Begin CPR if the person loses consciousness and shows no signs of circulation, such as breathing, coughing or movement. • Heat injury and heat exhaustion. American Academy ...

Stay out of direct sunlight. The direct cause of sunstroke is exposure to extreme heat and sunlight. X National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK • Trips to the beach and other outdoor locations are common in the summer. In these situations, try to give yourself a break from the sun as much as you can. Sit down under a beach umbrella or take a walk into a nearby store with air conditioning to ease some of the stress from the heat on your body. X Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Avoid going out at the hottest part of the day. The most dangerous time of day is the time midday to the afternoon when it is the hottest. Try to go out in the early or later parts of the day if you want to enjoy the outdoors or have to work outside. Also avoid exercising outside during this time of day as well. Exercise causes your body temperature to rise, which will make the likelihood of sunstroke even worse, especially if you are in the direct sun. X Mayo Clinic Educational website from one of the world's leading hospitals • The sun is strongest between the hours of 9 am to 4 pm. X Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Main public health institute for the US, run by the Dept. of Health and Human Services Get acclimated. If you want to spend a lot of time outside in the heat, or if you have to work outside in the heat, get yourself acclimated to the weather first. Start out ...

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Recent Examples on the Web Black-robed crones lean in doorways, and merciful strangers offer aid just as sunstroke grows dire. — Washington Post, 30 Dec. 2021 Exhaustion and sunstroke are a hard-working paleontologist’s enemies out there, and staying well-hydrated is of utmost importance. — Jon Tennant, Discover Magazine, 4 May 2016 The death was a bit mysterious, with an autopsy that was inconclusive and her stepfather claiming sunstroke was the cause. — Andy Meek, BGR, 12 July 2022 Globally, these numbers are widely thought to be underreported, as allergic reactions to stings are sometimes mistaken for heart attacks or sunstroke. — Hannah Hoag, Quartz, 16 Nov. 2020 More than 100 died on the way, of sunstroke, dehydration, starvation, exhaustion and traffic accidents. — Gladson Dungdung, Scientific American, 20 June 2020 The crew was also dealing with sunstroke, according to Borstein. — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2019 The foreman himself came all the way out to the farm to tell my father about the afternoon, the hottest anyone could remember—about the way Tuomas had straightened up as if someone had called his name, before crumpling to the ground with sunstroke. — Arna Bontemps Hemenway, The Atlantic, 19 July 2019 But when sustained heat waves hit a region, the other health ramifications can be serious, including sunstroke and even major organ damage due to heat. — Katherine Harmon, Scientific American, 23 July 2010 See More These examples are programmatically compi...

Heatstroke generally occurs when an individual has been too hot for too long, whether working, exercising, or simply sitting in a hot environment. Also known as sunstroke, heatstroke is a serious condition and must be considered an emergency. If left untreated, damage to internal organs can occur. The longer it is left, the more serious heatstroke can become. In some cases, heatstroke can be fatal. 1 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heatstroke caused 7,415 deaths in the United States between 1999 and 2010. 2 In this article, MNT Knowledge Center will look at the symptoms, causes and treatments of heatstroke, as well as the possible long-term effects of heatstroke and how to prevent it from occurring. Here are some key points about heatstroke. More detail and supporting information is in the main article. • Heatstroke is a serious condition and can be fatal. Symptoms include dizziness, mental changes, and nausea. • If the body temperature rises above 40° Celsius, and the body loses the ability to cool down, it is considered to be heatstroke. • Some people are more susceptible to heatstroke, including young people, older adults and overweight individuals • Heatstroke can be brought on by physical exertion in hot conditions, or simply by being in a hot environment • Treating heatstroke centers around bringing body temperature down Share on Pinterest Heatstroke can affect anyone of any age. If someone becomes too hot and loses water and salt f...

Preventing sunstroke Heatstroke (Sunstroke): Short overview • What to do in case of sunstroke? Bring affected person into the shade, elevate upper body/head, give drink, cool head, calm • Sunstroke risks: Severe sunstroke can cause the brain to swell (brain edema), in extreme cases resulting in death. • When to see a doctor? At signs of severe sunstroke or brain edema (worsening of the condition, disturbances of consciousness, seizures, etc.) Heads up! • Symptoms of sunstroke usually only appear when the person affected has long since left the sun. • Especially do not leave children alone with sunstroke. • Painkillers such as diclofenac or ibuprofen should only be taken by those affected after consulting a doctor. • Call the emergency doctor if the person loses consciousness or has seizures. Sunstroke: Symptoms If the head or neck gets too much sun, sunstroke can be the result. The trigger is the long-wave heat rays (infrared rays) in sunlight. They can locally overheat the head, which irritates the meninges and in severe cases also affects the brain itself. You can read about how to recognize sunstroke in the article Sunstroke symptoms. Sunstroke: What to do? In case of sunstroke you can do a lot yourself. What helps with sunstroke depends, among other things, on its severity. Usually you can do something yourself in case of sunstroke – you just have to know which first aid measures are right and important: • Shadows: Take the affected person to a cool, shady place, prefe...