HEALTH CARE IN HOT HYDERABAD

MMMMMMMMMMMMMM, SUMMER IS ON PEAKS IN HYDERABAD,  TEMPERATURES ARE CROSSING 40 DEGREES DAY BY DAY, EVEN MID NIGHTS ARE HOT. 

I AM NOT GOING TO DISCUSS ABOUT THE REASONS OF TEMP RISE(AS I AM NOT A WEATHER REPORTER, NOT EVEN A SOCIAL ACTIVIST),

BUT YES, I CARE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH, LETS FIND SOME SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT OURSELVES FROM HEAT.

FIRST THINGS FIRST, LES KNOW WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE DANGERS FROM SUMMER HEAT..........................?

•     The strength of the body will be lost during this period. People feel tired and exhausted during the season due to extensive heat rays of the sun, the watery portion of the body of people will become dry.

• SUN BURN: A sunburn occurs when skin tissue is damaged due to prolonged exposure to UV radiation (not heat) from the sun. UV light is classified intro three energies based on wavelength: UVA, UVB and UVC. UVB and, to a lesser degree, UVA, are thought to contribute to sunburns and can also contribute to skin cancer.

•  Heat stroke: Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia (an abnormally elevated body temperature). Although many people may often feel faint or sick during heat waves, true heat stroke is a medical emergency and can be fatal. Classic signs of heat stroke include extremely high core body temperature of up to 106F; hot, red, dry skin; a rapid pulse; rapid breathing; headache; confusion; and possible loss of consciousness

SO LETS KNOW HOW TO AVOID THESE, IT WILL BE EVEN BETTER IF YOU KNOW HOW TO TREAT THESE PROBLEMS,

SUNBURN

Prevent it

1. Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when UV light is most intense
2. Wear generous amounts of sunblock that is anti-UVA/UVB 
3. Wear hats and other clothing as often as possible.

Treat it

With regard to the treatment of sunburns, potential remedies include cold compresses; a cool bath; mild, fragrance-free moisturizers; aloe-based moisturizers; silver sulfadiazine (1% cream).

HEAT STROKE

Prevent it

• Plan your activity around the weather (read: check local weather reports prior to leaving the house);
• Drink lots of water well before and during activity;
• Wear light-colored, loose-fitted clothing;
• Avoid exercise, coffee and alcohol in extreme heat.
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Treat it

• Call AMBULANCE immediately;
• In the meantime, attempt to cool the victim by moving them into the shade, removing clothing, applying cool or tepid water to the skin, fanning them, and by placing ice packs under the armpits and groin;
• Rehydrate the victim with water or preferably a sports drink;
• If the afflicted begins shivering, slow down the cooling process (shivering will increase core temperature).

Thankfully, you can avoid many of these seasonal hazards by following THESE TIPS.