Brain Stroke | Remedies for Sunstroke

Brainstroke is common in Summer. It is also known as Sunstroke. Brainstroke or sunstroke is a serious condition.
If the body temperature rises above 40 °C and the body loses the ability to cool down, it is considered Brainstroke.
It can effect anyone but mostly young people, older adults and overweight individuals.


SYMPTOMS
Remedies for Sunstroke



1. Dizziness, 
2. Mental changes and nausea 
3. High body temperature
4. Mental changes: for instance, confusion, seizures,  delirium, slurred speech, irritability and coma.
5. Sweat changes
6. Nausea
7. Headache
8. Color change: skin may turn red as the body becomes hotter.
9. Breathing
10. Heart rate

CAUSES

Intense activity in a hot environment  and if exposed to humid conditions for long periods of time.

Remedies for Sunstroke

1.Fan air over the patient while wetting his or her skin with water from a sponge or garden hose.

2. Apply ice packs to the patient's armpits, groin, neck, and back. 

3.Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing, and a wide-brimmed hat.

4.Use a sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 30 or more.

5.Drink extra fluids like coconut water, plum water, tamarind juice,onion juice, blend of tulasi and mint leaves etc.

6.Reschedule or cancel outdoor activity. If possible, shift your time outdoors to the coolest times of the day, either early morning or after sunset.

7.Consume curd and Buttermilk.

8.  Avoid excess of alcohol,caffeine and hot drinks.

9.Eat cold foods with high content of water.

10. Take a cool shower or bath.




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