Contest Alert ⚠️ Heat Stroke

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Assalam-O-Alaikum!
I'm Abdul Rehman ( rehman57 ) from Pakistan. How are you all doing? I hope all of you will be doing well by the grace of Almighty Allah enjoying your life happily. I'm also fine and enjoying my day. Today I'm here to participate in this amazing contest "Heat Stroke" which is organized by @suboohi in Healthy Steem Community.

Let's started

Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke is a most severe form of heat- related illness and it constitutes a medical emergency. Heat Stroke is occurs when body regulation system overwhelmed due to excessive heat in outside and rays coming from the sun. It leading to highest body temperature. It is also caused by prolonged exposure to high temperature, physical activities or combination of both. It is also life threatening condition.

Types

It has two types

Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS): This type of heat Stroke effects a individual how are physically Active in hot condition like athletes, military person and laborers.

Non-Exertional Heat Stroke : This is second type of heat Stroke which is typically effects the vulnerable population like individual with chronic illness, Young children and elderly people.

Causes & Risk Factors

Environmental Conditions: it is most common cause of heat Stroke. High temperature, Humidity and heatwaves are the some causes of this condition.
Physical Exertion : A physical activities specially in hot weather.
Age : Aged people and infants are mostly effected from heat Stroke due to less efficient temperature regulation.
Chronic Illness: chronic illness like heart disease, respiratory disease and obesity are the most common causes of heat Stroke.
Hydration: Not drinking enough water or fluids to compensate for the sweat loss.

Symptoms

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High temperature: A core body temperature of 104°F (40°C) or higher.
Neurological Symptoms: Symptoms like confusion, agitation , seizure and loss of consciousness are the most common symptoms of heat Stroke.
Absence of Sweating: Due to heat Stroke the skin may be hot and dry, If your skin is moist it is less chance for Heat Stroke.
Rapid Heart rate and Breathing : The tries to cool down the whole body by rapid heart rate and breathing rate.
Nausea and vomiting: Gastrointestinal distress may be occur.
Headache: A stabbing headache may be common.
Flushed skin
Cramps
Muscle weakness
Pale skin

First Aid For Heat Stroke

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• It is very simple first aid for heat Stroke. In first step when you see a person effected with heat stroke then call the emergency quickly without wasting time.
• After call the emergency then seek a medical attention.
• A person is effected with heat stroke so that first move the person to the cool or shaded area.
• If person wears excessive clothes remove it then apply cool water 💦 or Ice peaks on the neck, armpits and forehead of the effective person.
• Use fan for circulating the air more quickly and speed up cooling.
• If individual is conscious then provide cool water to swallow.
• Don't give medication like aspirin to the patient.
• Preventing person from shock and don't try to cool the person quickly.
• Stay with the effected person until medical emergency can arrives.

Preventions

✓ Stay Hydrated
✓ wear appropriate clothes
✓ Avoid all types of activities during peak heat
✓ Cover your head when going out
✓ Acclimate to the Heat
✓ Use lemon water & sugarcane juice instead of drinking cold drinks

I would like to invite my friends @aliabid01 @mehwish-almas @dexsyluz @arinaz08 @abdullahw2 @huraira50 @shano49 to take part in this amazing contest.

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