Heat
Stroke is a condition marked by fever and often by unconsciousness, caused by
failure of the body's temperature-regulating mechanism when exposed to
excessively high temperatures.
The Year
2015 proved to be a challenging & unfortunate year for Pakistan when heat wave
as high as 49 °C (120 °F) in Pakistan caused the deaths of about
2,000 people from dehydration and heat stroke in Karachi and different parts of
Sindh.
Once again in 2016 according
to Director General, Meteorogical Office,
Dr. Ghulam Rasool the entire country will see hot weather in the months of
May and June. He said like the previous year, Karachi will once again face a
severe heat wave.
People should take preventive measures to avoid being affected of Heat Stroke. As Benjamin Franklin has said, "An Ounce of prevention is worth a Pound of cure!" It
is always better to have preventive measures known for every ill condition.
Following are the preventive measures to avoid Heat Stroke:
- Limit you outdoor activities under sun. Avoid peak sun.
- Avoid exercise during the hottest part of the day.
- Stay hydrated. Drink lots of water daily.
- Wear light colored, loose fitting clothing.
- Take home made drinks such as Lemonade, Fruit Juices & Salted Milk Lassi.
- Avoid having liquids with caffeine and excess sugar.
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