Risk factors for heatstroke
What Is Heatstroke?
Our bodies produce a huge amount of internal heat. The body cools down by discharging the excess heat through the skin or by sweating. However, sometimes this cooling mechanism may not work, mainly in conditions of high temperature and humidity or when you work in the sun for long hours. With this built-up heat not being able to release itself as the body gets dehydrated and does not sweat enough, the chances of a heat stroke become very high. In medical terms occurs when the body’s internal temperature reaches over 104F.
Causes of Heatstroke
Heatstroke can occur because of two main reasons
Exposure to a Hot Environment
This kind of heatstroke is called non-exertional heatstroke because the body’s core temperature increases due to heat. This can occur because of exposure to hot and humid weather for an extended period. It is known to happen in older people and those with chronic illnesses.
Heatstroke is also known as thermic fever, sunstroke, or siriasis. There are two main types of heatstroke.
- Exertional heat stroke: This kind of heatstroke โปรโมชั่น ufabet is usually a result of physical overexertion in hot and humid conditions, and it normally takes a few hours to develop.
- Non-exertional This is the classic form and it occurs due to age and underlying health conditions. This type of heat stroke usually develops over a few days.
Risk factors for heatstroke
1. Children under 5 years old and the elderly
2. Having underlying diseases such as high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes
3. Being overweight or obese
4. Not having enough rest
5. Working or doing activities in the sun for long periods of time, such as exercising, playing football, being a soldier, or doing outdoor activities
6. Working in an air-conditioned office for a long time and then coming out into the hot weather until the body cannot adjust in time
7. Drinking alcoholic beverages, which causes the body to lose water and electrolytes. (Drinking a lot of alcohol will stimulate the heart to pump blood faster and harder, causing high blood pressure. This will make the heart work harder, which can lead to shock and death.)