The sun is shining in its full glory and it’s hard to avoid the harsh heat out there.
The summer months in almost all parts of India bring extreme heat and sweat, which makes you dehydrated and causes heat related problems.
One such common problem that a lot of people face in the summers is heat stroke.
What Is A Heat Stroke?
A heat stroke is a situation in which your body’s temperature rises up to very high levels in a very less time. If you do not take care in time, it can lead to serious health conditions. In most cases, when you suffer from a heat stroke, your body may also be suffering from dehydration.
Here Are Some Of The Immediate Symptoms Of A Heat Stroke
- Feeling dizzy or nauseous
- Feeling disoriented and confused and not being able to focus
- You feel as if you are going to faint, and in severe cases you might even become unconscious
- Feeling uncomfortable but not able to express clearly what is causing the discomfort
- Not sweating but feeling flushed
- Your heart beat goes up
- Feeling pain in the muscles
- Sudden headache
- Feeling weak
How Can You Prevent Or Treat A Heat Stroke At Home?
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If you think that you or someone you know is suffering from a heat stroke, you can try these methods below.
- Grate some onion and apply the juice at the back of the ears as well as on the chest area. This will help to immediately bring down the body temperature to a normal level.
- Put some tamarind in boiling water, let it rest for a while and then strain the water. Add a little bit of sugar to this mix and stir it together. Sip on this slowly. Tamarind contains a mix of minerals, electrolytes and vitamins that will help to bring down your body’s temperature to normal levels. Sugar will stabilize your blood pressure levels and prevent you from feeling dizzy.
- Plums are rich in their antioxidant content and will also help to keep you hydrated. These will also relieve any muscle pain as they have anti-inflammatory properties. The best way to have these for a heat stroke is to soak them in water for some time, mash them and then strain the water. Drinking this will also cool down the body.
Even if you feel better after these remedies, make sure to get a doctor’s opinion to ensure your health is absolutely fine.
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