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Sunstroke in children or adults: how to determine and what to do

'01.06.2021'

Source: Gismeteo

A long stay in the sun can not only leave a beautiful bronze tan on your skin (or burns!), But also lead to sunstroke, which can result in coma and even death.

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Solar heat hits not only the skin, but also penetrates deeper, striking the vascular system and the brain, writes Gismeteo.

There are three degrees of sunstroke.

RџSЂRё light - A person experiences nausea, dizziness, weakness and headache.

Average degree threatens with loss of consciousness, nasal bleeding, gait disturbance and increased symptoms of the first stage.

At the very severe form The body temperature of the victim may exceed the mark in 41 degrees, the consciousness changes, hallucinations are likely, the face of the victim becomes red, then turns pale.

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Especially fast sunstroke can develop in infants. Also, caution should be exercised by older people, hypertensive patients, people with obesity, smokers and lovers of hard alcohol.

Sunstroke is almost always accompanied by heatstroke, which causes intoxication of the body, all organs and systems suffer from it.

At the first sign of sunstroke, the victim must be urgently moved to a cool place, remove excess clothing, put, raising his head. Then you need to reduce body temperature with a cloth dipped in cold water.

For severe symptoms, urgently seek medical attention.

In the summer it is especially important to observe the drinking regime, the heat can lead to dehydration.

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