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All you have to know about the sunstroke treatment and its prevention
Heatstroke are some times called sunstroke. It is a condition that is caused by your body overheating. It is a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures.This condition is most common in summer months.
Heatstroke can cause damage to the brain and other internal organs.The most serious form of heat injury, heatstroke, can occur if your body temperature rises to 104 F ( 40 C) or higher. People with heatstroke stop sweating.
Treatment:
- Have a bath with cold or ice water
- Use evaporation cooling technique
- Pack your self with the ice and cooling blankets
- Take medications to stop your shivering
Prevention:
- Drink plenty of water
- Take cold baths
- Sprinkle water over skin or clothes
- Wear light-colored clothes
- Avoid extreme exercise
- Avoid the sun between 11am to 3pm