Summer is almost here and not being aware of the serious health conditions caused by excruciating temperatures could cost your life.
Not only is it important to regulate your body temperature under extreme weather, but you must also know when you seek medical attention, especially if you notice the warning signs.
Not sweating in extreme temperatures is a sign of heat stroke
Not sweating under the hot sun is one of the major signs that you could be experiencing a heat stroke – a serious medical condition that could also be fatal.
Dr. Karan Raj who regularly educates his followers on TikTok has drawn attention to warning signs of a heat stroke as summer approaches.
When the body gets too hot from heightened temperatures, the natural cooling process shuts down. The person can no longer sweat as they become dehydrated.
The physician explains in his video that a person going into a heat stroke may also experience muscle cramps, dry, hot, or red skin, nausea, dizziness, headache, and unconsciousness.
If the above symptoms are noticed, medical intervention is a must as the condition can be fatal or result in multiple organ failure.
To avoid heat stroke, you must keep yourself hydrated and avoid exposure to the sun or staying in the car when the temperature is greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
How to handle heat-related illnesses
As the body temperature can go over 103 degrees Fahrenheit while having a heat stroke, the patient must be moved to a cooler place while 911 is called right away as it’s a medical emergency.
Lower the body temperature by making them wear cool clothes or giving them a cold bath, but do not give the person anything to drink, as noted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The signs of heat exhaustion are different and they include, heavy sweating, cold, pale and clammy skin, fast or weak pulse, muscle cramps, headache, and fainting.
In this case, you can make the person sip water after being moved to a cooler place. Loosen the clothes and use a cool bath to lower the body temperature.
Dr. Karan is best known for his videos related to medicine and health across different social media platforms. His expertise combined with entertainment has gained him millions of followers.
He is a certified NHS surgeon from London, currently serving as a lecturer at Sunderland University. Dr. Karan boasts over seven years of experience.
