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Top Tips to Prevent Heat Stroke and Recognize Warning Symptoms – Stay Safe in Hot Weather

The weather is very hot and 30 people have died due to heat stroke. It is recommended to drink enough water and avoid outdoor activities. As well as revealing how to recognize the warning symptoms of heatstroke and how to provide basic first aid.

advise It’s very hot. High-risk groups should avoid outdoor activities. Drink enough water. To prevent the body from dehydrating Reduce the risk of death from heat stroke OR Heat stroke (Heat stroke)

Mr Chai Watcharong A spokesperson from the Prime Minister’s Office said that during this period Thailand still has extremely hot weather conditions. The general weather forecast for today – May 1, 2024 states that low atmospheric pressure due to heat covers upper Thailand. This causes the climate in Thailand to be warm to extremely hot. With haze during the day throughout the period, people in Upper Thailand are advised to take care of their health due to the hot to very hot weather. Avoiding working or carrying out activities outdoors for long periods of time.

It’s very hot. You risk getting heat exhaustion or heat exhaustion. Tips on how to observe the color of your urine to check whether you have drunk enough water or not.

including public health related agencies came out to reiterate the warning as well as advising people to take care of their health from bad weatherVery hotDuring this period, to also reduce the risk of getting sick. heat stroke OR Heat stroke (Heat stroke) which can be dangerous and even cause death.

Information from the Department of Health indicates that the weather is extremely hot in the summer. It will make us thirstier. The best drinking water is clean “water”. It is not necessary to drink energy drinks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and you should not drink alcohol. This is because alcohol will cause dehydration of the body. Especially during the day the weather is extremely hot. Risk of getting sick from the heat. And drinking enough water is very important during hot weather.

The Department of Health has also recommended a method of observing “urine color” by asking everyone to check it themselves. Do you drink enough water every day?

  • Light yellow = drink enough water
  • Starts to turn dark yellow = body starts to dehydrate. You should drink more water.
  • Dark yellow = dehydrated body You should drink water often.
  • Dark yellow with a deep orange tinge = severe dehydration of the body. You should drink water immediately.

However, the Department of Health recommends it No matter what kind of weather Everyone should drink enough water, which is about 8-10 glasses a day.

In the last 2 months, 30 people have died from heat stroke. Learn how to look for the warning symptoms of heatstroke.

While Department of Disease Control He revealed information about the situation heat stroke OR Heat stroke (Heat stroke) in the period March-April 2024 that in just 2 months 30 people died due to this disease, compared to 2023 in the period March-June 4 months 37 people died, this year there were more than double of deaths.

Heatstroke is caused by the body overheating and affects various systems. It is dangerous and can lead to death. The at-risk group is the elderly. Young children from infancy to kindergarten This is because the body’s ventilation system is not yet complete. Groups with chronic diseases such as heart disease, lung disease, obesity, including high-risk occupations such as outdoor workers, soldiers, police and security guards, etc.

It is therefore recommended to reduce activities from 11am to 3pm and avoid outdoor activities. If you have to go out, drink water often every hour. If you sweat a lot, drink more mineral water. Avoid during extremely hot periods. Wear cooling clothing. Good ventilation, light color

People may observe symptoms if they feel dizzy, dizzy, nausea, fast breathing, palpitations, red face, and scant sweating. It is a warning symptom of the risk of heat stroke. It is necessary to provide first aid quickly. Immediately take them to stay in a cool, ventilated place. Use cold water or ice to compress the creases of your forehead. Loosen clothing if you are still conscious. If cold water is not available, drink plain water to cool down. If unconscious, rush to hospital immediately.

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