Body Essentials - Heat and Its Effects

So, because many of the people at my cook-out were overwhelmed with HEAT on Memorial Day, I figured this was a much needed post. I found some information about the effects of heat and why after being in it causes exhaustion.

This website so much information http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000056.htm

But if you're being lazy, here are a few things to look out for:

CAUSES

• Alcohol use
• Dehydration
• Heart disease
• High temperatures or humidity
• Medications such as diuretics, neuroleptics, phenothiazines, and anticholinergics
• Prolonged or excessive exercise
• Sweat gland problems
• Too much clothing

EFFECTS

The early symptoms of heat illness include:

• Profuse sweating
• Fatigue
• Thirst
• Muscle cramps

Later symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

• Headache
• Dizziness and lightheadedness
• Weakness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Cool, moist skin
• Dark urine

The symptoms of heatstroke include:

• Fever (temperature above 104 °F)
• Irrational behavior
• Extreme confusion
• Dry, hot, and red skin
• Rapid, shallow breathing
• Rapid, weak pulse
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness

All else fails, if you see any of these symptoms, call 911 and begin first aid. Better to be safe than sorry. Speaking of First Aid. I recently got recertified. So anyone around me with any heat issues, I got you. Lol. Take the opportunity to recertify or become certified in First Aid & CPR. It is always good to have this information and know how best to respond in case of emergencies.

Do it online at: http://www.firstaidweb.com/
OR
check out red cross's website: http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=aea70c45f663b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD
(All you have to do is put in your zipcode)

Well, stay healthy people. This was yet another lengthy, but informative post. MuAh & CiAo!