The situation is such that the health department has issued an important advisory to protect people from heat and cold. Under this, Civil Surgeon Gurdaspur Dr. Harbhajan Ram Mandi, keeping in mind the prediction of increase in temperature in the coming days by the Meteorological Department, Civil Surgeon Dr. Harbhajan Ram Mandi gave advice from Lu to Bachan to protect oneself from diseases caused by extreme heat.
It is worth noting that if the temperature of a place reaches 40 degrees or more, then this condition is called a heat wave. This high temperature disrupts the body’s temperature regulation system and causes heat-related illnesses.
Dr. Harbhajan Ram said that heat wave is more likely to occur during the months of May and June and people are also at risk. In this case, infants, young children, pregnant women, senior citizens aged 65 years or above, workers, people suffering from obesity, mentally ill people, especially those with heart disease or high blood pressure. need to be careful.
How can be saved?
Civil surgeon Harbhajan Ram Mandi said that outdoor work should be done during the cooler hours of the day such as morning and evening to avoid extreme heat. Even if you are not thirsty, drink water every now and then. People with epilepsy or heart disease, kidney or liver disease who are on a fluid-restricted diet should consult a doctor before increasing their water intake. Try to wear light colored full sleeve clothes while working outside and only cotton clothes in summer. Use an umbrella, hat, towel, turban or scarf to cover your head from direct sunlight.
Do not go out barefoot, always wear shoes or slippers when going out in the sun, people working in the sun should rest in the shade or keep a wet cloth on their head to maintain body temperature. He said that always keep water with you while going out in the sun. Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables like watermelon, oranges, grapes, cucumber and tomatoes as they are high in water content. Increase use and consumption of homemade drinks like lemon water, lassi, coconut water. Apply sunscreen to protect your skin and wear goggles to protect your eyes.
