Heatwave: After the rains in the past days, the weather has again returned to its old mood. The Meteorological Department has once again issued a heat wave warning. Due to the rise in temperature in the month of May, it is important to take care of your skin as well as your health. Heat wave can cause many health problems to our body, so it is important to take care of yourself during the rising summer temperatures
Here we will tell you how heat wave can spoil your health. Along with this, we will try to know from health experts how to avoid heat wave.
dehydration
Founder Member of Federation of Resident Doctors Association of India and Dermatologist Dr. Manish Jangra Told that the danger of heat wave is increasing every day now. Due to this, any person can become a victim of dehydration. In the heat wave, excessive sweating comes out of the body and there can be loss of electrolytes from the body. This can cause headache, dizziness and fatigue. That’s why distance should be kept from sugary drinks.
heat stroke
In heat stroke, the body temperature rises rapidly. This is counted in serious medical emergency. In this, along with the rapid heartbeat, the skin starts getting dry. If you feel any such symptoms, immediately consult a medical expert. Keep yourself hydrated as much as possible to prevent heat stroke.
skin damage
Dr. Manish says that heat wave not only affects physical health but also affects the skin. Exposure to the sun’s UV rays during a heatwave can cause significant damage to your skin, including an increased risk of sunburn and skin cancer. To protect your skin, apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 every two hours.
take care of your eyes
Prolonged exposure to the sun’s UV rays can also damage your eyes, including the risk of cataracts. Use sunglasses hat to protect eyes.
