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In the wake of the increasing temperature one common illness are heat related or those sickness caused by extreme heat.
It is said that heat-related illnesses, known collectively as hyperthermia, during the summer months.
Hyperthermia can include heat stroke, heat fatigue, heat syncope (sudden dizziness after exercising in the heat), heat cramps and heat exhaustion.
The risk for hyperthermia is a combination of the outside temperature along with the general health and lifestyle of the individual.
According to medical studies, heat stroke is an advanced form of hyperthermia that occurs when the body is overwhelmed by heat and unable to control its temperature. Someone with a body temperature above 104 degrees is likely suffering from heat stroke and may have symptoms of confusion, combativeness, strong rapid pulse, lack of sweating, dry flushed skin, faintness, staggering, possible delirium or coma. Seek immediate medical attention for a person with any of these symptoms, especially an older adult.
 

If not given proper concern heat related sickness can be fatal to someone.

To help you cope up with heat related sickness especially the elderly here are some tips you can do.
 

A. Get the person out of the sun and into an air-conditioned or other cool place.
B. Offer fluids such as water, fruit and vegetable juices, but avoid alcohol and caffeine.
C. Encourage the individual to shower, bath or sponge off with cool water.
D. Apply a cold, wet cloth to the wrists, neck, armpits, and/or groin, places where blood passes close to the surface and the cold cloths can help cool the blood.
E. Urge the person to lie down and rest, preferably in a cool place.