Sunstroke Signs: That's how you recognize them
How to recognize a sunstroke
If you're out in the sun for a long time with your unprotected head, you risk a sunstroke. In this case, meninges or parts of the brain tissue are irritated. The reason is the direct sunlight.Severe headaches and neck pain are usually the first signs of sunstroke and should therefore be taken seriously. As a first measure, sufferers should go out of the sun and cool head and neck with damp cloths.
You should know these sunstroke signs
Often typical symptoms of a sunstroke occur hours after the actual sunbathing, so the first measure, to go out of the sun and the heat is usually unnecessary by itself. In general, the symptoms are similar to heat stroke ? but this is even more dangerous for the body. The following signs indicate a sunstroke:
- Overheated and reddened head
- a headache
- Neck pain / stiff neck
- Nausea / vomiting
- dizziness
- exhaustion
- Inner unrest
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When does a sunstroke get dangerous?
In some cases, sunstroke can also cause circulatory problems or impaired consciousness, which can lead to powerlessness and at worst to death. Does the person affected disoriented, confused, he vomits or suffers from disturbances of consciousness, should therefore be called immediately the doctor. Learn more about sun-stroke treatment here.
Sunstroke or heat stroke?
Sunstroke and heat stroke are both dangerous diseases? and at first glance, it is not easy to distinguish them. In a heat stroke, the symptoms usually come not delayed, but even during the time in the sun or heat. In addition, sufferers often suffer from fever or increased body temperature at first, the pulse is elevated, but the blood pressure is low. The typical discomfort in the neck, which is a characteristic sunstroke sign, does not occur during heat stroke. If a heat stroke is suspected, the emergency doctor should be called immediately. Find out more about heat stroke symptoms here!
Treatment: First aid with the sunstroke
Once you have gone out of the sun because of the sunstroke and start the discomfort, head and neck should be cooled. It is best to sit down with your upper body and keep your head straight? this reduces the pressure on this. When cooling against the sunstroke, damp cloths should be used, which must be replaced as soon as they warm up. Attention: Do not use ice packs, their cold only adds weight. If the person does not vomit, should liquid be supplied to him? ideally mineral water or a spritzer.
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