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Dermatologist
MBBS, CRCP, D.DERM (Thailand ), Diploma in Dermato-Surgery (Bangkok), Research Course (UK)
Dermatologist
MBBS (Pb), Dip Derma (AFPGMI), FCPS (Derm) Clinical Fellowship in Dermatopathology (UK) MCPS (HPE)
The condition in which body temperature gets elevated above the 40 °C or 104 F and the body loses the ability to cool down is considered as sunstroke or heatstroke. It is a serious condition and can be fatal if left untreated. Symptoms of heatstroke may include
It needs urgent medical attention and techniques which can lower the body temperature immediately. Drinking plenty of water, cool food intake and water baths are recommended. If not treated on time it can cause serious damage to vital organs like kidney, brain, and heart. In severe cases, it can lead to death as well.
Symptoms of sunstroke are:
Sunstroke or a heat stroke is caused by exposure to hot weather and is most common in summers. It can also result from intense physical exertion.
Factors that are associated with increasing the risk of heatstroke are:
Age: Kids and people over the age of 65 are at an increased risk of sunstroke because of the weak central nervous system.
Intense Outdoor Activities in Hot Weather: Exercise and sports like football and long-distance running are among the most dreaded activities for elevating the risk of stroke.
Besides these, sudden exposure to hot climate and lack of cooling facilities like air conditioning also increases the chances of a sunstroke.
To prevent a sunstroke it is important to: