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The doctor explained how to recognize sunstroke and avoid overheating in the heat.

Burnatskaya's doctor: headache, nausea and weakness indicate sunstroke
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Headache, fever, nausea, and general weakness may indicate sunstroke. Internist and occupational therapist at JSC "Medicine" (Academician Roitberg Clinic) Svetlana Burnatskaya explained to Izvestia on June 14 how this condition can be recognized.

"Sunstroke is the result of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, especially with your head uncovered. It directly affects the brain: blood vessels dilate, blood circulation is disrupted, pain, nausea and even fainting occur," the specialist said.

Burnatskaya explained that heat stroke differs from solar, as it can occur not only in the sun, but also in stuffy rooms, transport or a sauna. During heat stroke, the body overheats due to high temperature and humidity, which causes fluid loss and disruptions in the natural cooling mechanism.

Symptoms of sunstroke include headache, dizziness, fever, nausea, and weakness. It is important to remember that these signs may not appear immediately, but after a few hours. In severe cases, delirium, seizures, and loss of consciousness are possible. Heat stroke is manifested by lethargy, heavy sweating and thirst. If the condition worsens, the temperature can rise to 40 degrees, the skin becomes dry, and consciousness is confused, which is life-threatening.

According to the doctor, if a person notices these symptoms, it is recommended to go into the shade or a cool place, take off excess clothes to improve ventilation, wipe the skin with cool water and apply cold compresses to the neck and head.

It is also necessary to drink water in small sips. In case of loss of consciousness, delirium or seizures, an ambulance should be called immediately, the expert emphasized.

To avoid overheating, the doctor advised wearing a hat and light clothing made of natural fabrics, drinking water even in the absence of thirst, and avoiding exposure to the sun during the hottest hours (from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

On May 24, Olga Chistik, a therapist at the Scandinavian Health Center, warned that sunstroke could lead to swelling and brain hemorrhage. She urged to monitor her condition and, in case of symptoms, go to a cool place and provide the necessary assistance.

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