Beware of 5 Heat-Induced Health Issues

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia is currently struck with an adverse level of hot weather. This caused a disruption in people's activities, and even potentially posed a negative impact on health. Citing cdc.gov, excessive hot weather caused the death of hundreds of people each year.

The negative impacts hot weather has on your health are as follows:

1. Dehydration

Dehydration could happen to everyone, from kids to adults. The symptoms are feeling parched, dry skin, lightheadedness, dry mouth and throat, and easily tired.

2. Migraine

A migraine is a headache that can cause severe pain on one side of the head. The condition could be triggered by excessive heat or pollution. The symptoms are feeling exhausted, dehydration, and sensitivity to light.

3. High fever

One of the effects of being exposed to excessive heat is high fever. The fever could be exacerbated without proper treatment, even causing brain damage and other vital organs.

4. Heat stroke

Heat stroke will happen when the body is exposed to excessive heat for a long time. Heat stroke usually triggers when the body temperature reaches 40 degrees Celsius. The symptoms are reddened skin, nausea, dry skin, and a change in mood.

5. Heat rash

Heat rash happens when the sweat glands are irritated. The symptoms are small red spots where sweat collects, itchy feelings, and swelling. Heat rash usually occurs on the neck, armpits, waist, and back.

GEZITA INOVA RUSYDA

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