Sunstroke symptoms

It is the beginning of June and we are all eagerly anticipating summer and well-deserved vacation. But although vacations are not yet started the temperatures are higher every day, so feel free to take advantage of a sunny weekend for picnic or hikes. If you have children they will be grateful for every moment spent with them outdoors, believe me. But are you fully prepared for all that summer carries and for high summer temperatures? Our beloved sunshine is more dangerous each year, and the possibility of sunstroke has become very large - prevention and good awareness about how to prevent sunstroke are of crucial importance. For this reason, for each parent is important to recognize the first symptoms of sunstroke and respond promptly, otherwise the consequences could be fatal.Sunstroke symptoms are more or less the same with children and with adults and they can include:

• body temperature above 41 degree Celsius
• skin hot to the touch and red
• exhaustion
• headache
• loss of consciousness
• confusion, disorientation
• nausea and vomiting
• rapid heartbeat
• rapid shallow breathing
• lack of sweating
• dehydration

Not all of this symptoms are usually noticed in the same time and they can be different depending on the age of the person and can be different from one individual to another, but it is important to be aware of them and to be causes if some of them appear after exposure to sun and heat.

If you notice sunstroke symptoms it is very important to react as soon as possible because when it comes to sunstroke consequences could be fatal. First thing that you would need to do is to try to cool down the skin by placing the person into watter or by cooling the skin with wet towels. While doing that be sure to call 911 in the meantime. Secondly it is wise to hydrate so try to make the person drink as much water as he can. If you are outside try to find a shady place to move from the sun.

When it comes to sunstroke prevention is the best possible advice. If you are getting ready to hit the beaches or you just take your children to the park during summer temperatures be sure to prepare first and protect them from sunstroke. Always carry a bottle of water with you and try to get everybody to drink often. Kids tend to run a lot and while they are so active they lose watter quickly. Although you might be more favorable to take a bottle of juice try to avoid it and have them drink watter instead of sugar liquids. Secondly it is important not to overdress the kids that we all tend to do. My husband likes to say that it is better that they are a little bit overdressed then to catch a cold, but during summer heats that is not the philosophy you would like to follow, trust me. If you suspect that it might get colder later just bring some extra clothes. Do not forget head covers for you and for the kids as well as sunglasses to protect your eyes. When you get to the beach try to find some shade and if not, it would be wise to take a sunshade with you.

At the end the best thing would be to avoid walkes and playing outside or going to the beach from 11 am until at least 3 pm to avoid sunburns or sunstroke.