Department of Disease Control warns to be careful of heatstroke from hot weather, especially 6 risk groups. Ask to take care of your health and avoid being in the hot sun. avoid drinking Because the effect of alcohol causes high blood pressure. the heart works harder It can cause shock and death.
Department of Disease Control warns to be careful of heatstroke from hot weather, especially 6 risk groups. Ask to take care of your health and avoid being in the hot sun. avoid drinking Because the effect of alcohol causes high blood pressure. the heart works harder It can cause shock and death.
Today (10 March 2022) Dr. Opas Karn Kawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that Thailand has enteredsummerIt’s official The weather is rising which the general public andRisk group have a chance to get sickheat stroke (Heat stroke), which is a condition in which the body is unable to adjust or regulate the level of heat inside the body fromclimateathot The main symptoms are fever, body temperature rising to more than 40 degrees Celsius, causing fainting, delirium, restlessness, dizziness, rapid breathing, arrhythmia, convulsions, shock.
There are 6 groups of people who are at higher risk than the general population. These include: 1. People who work or do activities in the sun such as exercise 2. Young children and the elderly Because the body is not able to cool the body as well as young people. 3. People with chronic diseases such as high blood pressure cerebrovascular disease 4. People who are overweight 5. Those who do not get enough rest The body of obese and restless people responds to heat more slowly than usual.
and 6. Those who drink alcohol The effect of alcohol will cause the capillaries under the skin to expand more. causing the body to lose water and minerals higher than those who do not drink The alcohol will be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly. and has a stimulating effect on the heart to pump blood faster and harder, causing blood pressure to rise The heart works harder to pump blood to the body. It can cause shock and death.
Advice for people to take care of their own health As follows: 1. Wear light-colored clothing that has good heat dissipation. 2. It should be in a well-ventilated place. 3. Reduce or avoid doing activities that require prolonged outdoor exertion. 4. Wear sunglasses, open an umbrella, wear a wide-brimmed hat. 5. Drink 2-3 liters of water per day to compensate for the loss of water in the body from sweating. 6. Avoid drinking all kinds of alcoholic beverages.
7. People who exercise Should choose in the morning or evening. because it is not very hot and is the right time If suspected of people suffering from heat-related illnesses First aid should be given by drinking cold water and wiping off with cold water. to be in a well-ventilated place If severe symptoms or unconsciousness should be taken to the hospital immediately. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422.