Heat Stroke in Children: At present, the scorching heat continues in many parts of the country and the temperature has crossed 40 to 45 degrees. In such a situation, this season is proving to be the most dangerous for children. Such cases are also coming to light, where children have died due to extreme heat and heat wave. Such an incident has once again made it clear how serious a threat heat stroke can be for children.
According to the doctor, children are more sensitive to heat because their body is not as capable of controlling the temperature as that of adults. This is the reason that when exposed to strong sunlight and hot wind, their body temperature can increase rapidly and the situation can become fatal.
What is heat stroke and its symptoms?
Heat stroke occurs when the body temperature increases too much and sweating stops. In such a situation, the body is unable to cool itself, its main symptoms include dry and red skin, high fever, fast pulse, dizziness, confusion and slurred speech. Whereas hit exhaustion is the stage before it, in which symptoms like excessive sweating, weakness, sticky skin, muscle cramps and dizziness are seen. If timely attention is not given, this condition can turn into heat stroke.
Why are children more at risk?
Experts say that children’s bodies heat up rapidly and they also become dehydrated quickly. We often forget to drink water even while playing, which increases the risk of dehydration. This is why even a little carelessness can create a serious situation.
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Doctor’s advice to take care of children like this
According to Dr. Manju Nimesh, Pediatric Expert of Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, special vigilance is necessary in this summer season. The doctor said that special arrangements have been made in the hospital for children suffering from heat stroke and heat exhaustion. He has said that children should not be taken in the sun at all during peak hours i.e. in the afternoon. Vehicles traveling to school should have proper ventilation and should be cooled beforehand. He says that children’s outdoor activities should be kept to a minimum and they should wear loose, light cotton clothes. Dark colored clothes should be avoided, because they absorb more heat.
According to Dr. Manju Nimesh, if the child has got heatstroke and the body temperature has increased, then first of all he should take off his clothes, sprinkle the body with cold water and then spread the water on the body and wipe it. If the child is older then make him sit in cold water. If the child is talking nonsense or his mental condition is not good, then take him to the hospital immediately, because in such cases even a slight delay can prove dangerous.
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