Thermal shock occurs as a result of a significant overheating of the body. This happens in those cases when the heat balance is violated and the return of heat coming from outside and formed in the body is for some reason hampered. Overheating predisposes the increased temperature of the surrounding air, its considerable humidity, moisture-proof (rubberized, canvas) clothing.

Sunstroke - a kind of heat, occurs when a person with an uncovered head is for a long time under direct sunlight. The appearance of it contributes to the overall overheating of the body, signs are similar to heat stroke.

The main symptoms of heat stroke are general weakness, drowsiness, headache, dizziness. Then the face turns red, the body temperature rises, sometimes up to 40?С, often there are diarrheal disorders - diarrhea, vomiting. If by this time the causes that caused the overheating are not eliminated, the patient begins hallucinations, delirium, then the victim loses consciousness, his face pales, the skin is cold and sometimes cyanotic, sweating is increased, heart activity is disturbed, the pulse is frequent and weak.

The main symptoms of sunstroke Red face, terrible headache, dizziness. Then begins to darken in the eyes, nausea appears, in some cases - vomiting. Sometimes there are bleeding from the nose and vision disorders. If you do not help, the victim loses consciousness, he has shortness of breath, the pulse becomes fast, the activity of the heart is disturbed. Sunstroke is often combined with skin burns: redness, blisters and t.

Treatment of heat and sunstroke The victim must immediately be taken to fresh air in the shade or in a cool, well ventilated room, unfasten the collar of his clothes, and better undress to the waist, lay on his back with a raised head. On the head put a cold compress, wrap the body with a wet sheet or sprinkle with cold water. Drink the affected person with plenty of cool water (preferably mineral water) with the addition of sugar and on the tip of a teaspoon of salt.

If you have a breathing disorder, lightly soak the cotton wool with ammonia and several times gently bring it to the victim's nose. Preventing heat and sunstroke. It is necessary to avoid overheating, loss of water and salts by the body; use an umbrella. In hot weather, you should increase the amount of water and salt in a daily diet. Good quench thirst kvass, mors and especially green hot tea. On hot days it is not recommended to eat fat high-calorie food. Preference should be given to products rich in carbohydrates and proteins.

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