How To Save Yourself From Heat Stroke
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The India Meteorological Department has issued a heat wave alert for a few parts of India
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The temperature is expected to reach 40 degrees in West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh
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A person can suffer a heat stroke due to prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures
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In a heat stroke, the body temperature increases rapidly and it loses its ability to control it
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Nausea, lack of sweating, red skin, muscle weakness, cramps, and rapid heartbeat are some symptoms of heat stroke
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Wear light-coloured cotton/porous clothes during heat waves and avoid direct exposure to the Sun
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Staying hydrated with ORS or other electrolytes is necessary to avoid muscle cramps, headaches
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Avoid outdoor activities during peak hours from 12 pm to 4 pm
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Heat stroke can even lead to multiple organ failure or even death if not treated immediately
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