The thought of warmer weather and being able to get outdoors to enjoy summer time activities conjures up a great deal of excitement. Swimming, jet skiing, gardening, and simply sunbathing are some of the activities people look forward to whenever the temperature shoots up. While enjoying everything that a nice hot, sunny day provides, it is also worth remembering that there is a potential risk of being in the heat for extended periods of time particularly if you are very active in the heat.
Heatstroke occurs when you have prolonged exposure to high temperatures, typically along with dehydration, which causes the body’s temperature control system to fail. In medical parlance, heatstroke is a principal body temperature greater than 104 degrees Fahrenheit, following exposure to high temperatures.
The condition requires emergency treatment. Left untreated, heatstroke can swiftly damage vital body organs like your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. The damage deteriorates if treatment is delayed, growing your risk of severe complications or death.
How to Avoid Heat Stroke ?