Heat Stroke

[Terpe]

Avoid direct sunlight, drink lots of water, eat right to prevent heat stroke

MANILA, Philippines—The Department of Health on Monday warned the public, especially those with hypertension and heart problems, to avoid direct exposure to sunlight or constant contact with the heat of the sun to prevent heat stroke.

Health Assistant Secretary Eric Tayag said even if the Holy Week break is over—when fasting and abstention from eating meat are observed by devotees—it would be better to continue avoiding fatty, oily and salty foods.

The public is also advised to drink lots of water; maintain ventilation in their homes and work areas; wear appropriate summer clothes, like those with thin texture or those that won’t contribute to heat stroke.

Source:-
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/173987/...ke%e2%80%94doh

[lastlid]

—it would be better to continue avoiding fatty, oily and salty foods.

The public is also advised to drink lots of water;

These warnings crop up so often and worldwide, it would seem.

[fred]

I drank lots of ice cold SMB over the holiday period and felt so much better for it.

[stevie c]

I drank lots of ice cold SMB over the holiday period and felt so much better for it.

[Moy]

boilin sun + frozen sun=FILUK.com/co.UK ..

[Doc Alan]

It may be hard to believe – or remember - but there was a heatwave in Europe during the summer of 2003, when more than 20,000 people ( many in France ) perished directly or indirectly as a result of excessive heat. One of the reasons for the heavy death toll was slow activation of the emergency system and inadequate response of healthcare personnel because of insufficient training. Another heatwave is possible, even in the UK.

• Heat exhaustion – body temperature above normal ( 37 / 98.6 ) to 40 / 104 degrees. Children, elderly, people with heart or kidney disease / diabetes, or binge drinkers are most at risk. Dehydration causes excessive sweating, nausea and weakness. With water and cooling they should soon recover. If not, they may progress to …
• Heatstroke – body temperature above 40 / 104 degrees. People become confused, breath rapidly and may lose consciousness. This is a medical emergency – the brain and other organs are damaged and they may die – call an ambulance ! Meantime, try to cool them and give cool water.
• Common sense precautions – such as those issued by the Philippines DOH – should help. Avoiding the sun and excessive physical exertion during the heat of the day, using sunscreen, protective clothing, taking plenty of cold non-alcoholic drinks, taking cool showers / baths and keeping the environment cool - are all worthwhile.
• http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-ex...roduction.aspx

[grahamw48]

Never had a problem in the Phils, but me and a couple of mates shot over to the Canary Islands for Xmas and New year when in our twenties, and remember spending half the blinkin holiday in bed due to the dreaded heat stroke.

The nudist bathing beach full of young Swedish girls playing volleyball more than made up for it though.