In the medical field, heat stroke is called a rise in body temperatures, specifically when they exceed 40 ° C, this is considered one of the most dangerous cases of hyperthermia and although the hypothalamic equilibrium point does not vary, the Body temperature rises to the point of overcoming the mechanisms that regulate body temperature, causing heatstroke, generally this is usually affected by those who perform physical activities of great effort and intensity, in the elderly and sick it is also quite frequent that be present.
In general, when the body has high temperatures, the body itself begins to sweat as a defense measure, but when body temperatures are too high, sweat secretions slow down, causing the body not to be able to cool itself quickly, if These temperatures are combined with a dehydration condition, the body can function incorrectly, which can generate a variety of symptoms.If heat stroke is not treated quickly, the symptoms can begin to become more dangerous as time progresses., even those symptoms that are not related to body temperature.
The most frequent symptoms when a heat stroke occurs are severe headaches, dizziness, which can even trigger loss of consciousness, there is little or no urine excretion, the skin becomes dry and reddish in color, the heart accelerates, generally those affected present weakness throughout the body and absence of body sweat.
Experts have been given the task of giving a series of recommendations in order to avoid heat stroke, the first thing to keep in mind is that the body has to have proper hydration, through Intake of liquids such as water or similar, avoiding alcohol, tea and drinks with a high sugar content. Avoid as much as possible being in the sun for a long time, not eating very heavy meals, wearing light and fresh clothing that allows the body to breathe.
