High temperatures may cause health problems in case of insufficient drinking mode, the absence of protective equipment or proper clothing. Especially the risk group are older people for whom he may have Combination of high temperatures, older age and and related diagnoses of fatal consequences. This was pointed out by the head of the Department of Long -Sick Hospital in Handlova Miriam Kvostkova.
“In the case of seniors, the ordinary feeling of great heat can end with overheating of the organism in the form of heat stroke. It is interesting for many that it is not combined with sunburn. It means that The patient may have even if his skin is completely pale, ” She stated Kvostková, saying that in summer they regularly receive patients with this diagnosis who underestimated heat, and no heat from heat.
“Body temperature can increase not only as a result of a one -off unprotected stay in the sun, but also gradually when the senior is exposed to higher temperatures for several consecutive days,” The doctor explained.
She stressed that it may be a life -threatening condition that is manifested by fever, red, hot and dry skin, dizziness, rapid pulse, headache, nausea, vomiting, confusing behavior, lethargy or fainting may also occur. “In such a situation, it is important that on these hot days the senior is not only dependent on himself. It can underestimate the symptoms and consequently may not be able to help himself,” she said.
Sunburn usually occurs immediately. “Overheating of the organism can complicate diseases of the cardiovascular and lung system, and also in patients with diabetes can rapidly dehydration, which then leads to deterioration of renal function. High temperatures do not benefit patients with neurological diseases,” The doctor approached.
According to her, it is necessary to fight as quickly as possible and the organism needs to be cooled. “The first aid is to move to the cold as quickly as possible, ideally in, where you can lie down and drink cold water. It is necessary to drink enough fluids, wash with cool water or cool with cold compresses. These are put on the head, neck and weaknesses. Proper treatment should ensure improvement up to 30 to 40 minutes. added.
