The heat of summer months in India can be rightly described as exhaustive, sweltering and oppressive. The unbearable summer heat gives rise to many summer diseases. Let’s take a look at some of the most common heat-related illnesses and precautionary measures to avoid getting them.
Heat Stroke
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Heat stroke is one of the most common summer problems that people in India face. There are various symptoms of heat stroke including high body temperature, increased pulse rate and difficulty in breathing. Keep yourself hydrated, drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water every day. Also, avoid staying out during noon to keep yourself away from catching a heat stroke.
Food Poisoning
Due to way too much heat, the food tends to get spoilt easily. You eat a day's old food thinking it’s going to be alright but end up with food poisoning. After serving meals at home, make sure that you put the food inside the refrigerator so that it remains fresh. Before you buy milk or other dairy products, check the expiry dates and consume them before the expiration date.
Prickly Heat
The red rashes that occur in one’s body due to excessive heat and humidity are known as prickly heat. Well, if your body shows signs of prickly heat, make sure to have a bath with cold water, pat dry your skin and apply a prickly heat powder on the affected areas. You can also apply corn starch over affected areas to get a much-needed relief from the constant itching.
Sun Burn
Did you not wear a sunscreen before leaving your home? Well, it may not have been a good day for you. Sunburn is nothing but a burn caused on the exposed areas of your skin due to over exposure to ultraviolet rays of the sun. Sunburn further has the capability of causing skin cancer. Make sure you apply ample amount of sun screen 20 minutes before heading out.
Diarrhea
Another common summer disease is Diarrhea. Eating contaminated food and drinking unclean water is one of the main causes of Diarrhea. While you are outside, ensure to carry a bottle of water so that you don’t drink water from unhygienic places. When eating fruits, wash them properly. Before and after cutting vegetables, clean them thoroughly.
Protect yourself this summer from these seasonal diseases. Have a healthy summer.
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