- Given the alert for extreme temperatures in a large part of Spain, from the emergency services of the health group they assure that "it is very important to drink despite not feeling thirsty, as well as to avoid exposure to the sun in the central hours of the day
A heat wave hits a large part of Spain hard, especially the south and interior of the Valencian Community, including the province of Alicante, as well as Murcia, Andalusia and a large part of the center and southwest of the peninsula, all of which are areas that are on red alert, with temperatures above 40 degrees, which can exceed 42 degrees in some municipalities.
Although this wave is expected to pass quickly, the professionals from the Ribera health group recall a series of recommendations to prevent high temperatures and exposure to the sun during these days of intense heat from affecting the health of citizens in general and patients in In particular, so that they can enjoy the summer and the holidays in a safe and responsible way or continue with their work and their daily routine, in the case of not being on vacation yet.
“It is important to hydrate frequently, without feeling thirsty, and without abusing caffeinated drinks, alcohol or soft drinks. Try to be in cool places, in the shade or in air-conditioned spaces and avoid sun exposure and sports during the central hours of the day, especially between 11:00 and 17:00, as well as wearing light clothing and light in color, which also allows the skin to perspire ”, they affirm from the Emergency Service of the Hospital Universitario del Vinalopó (Elche).
In addition, they insist on the importance of avoiding exposing ourselves to high temperatures since, although our body is capable of self-regulating to adapt to these changes, if the heat is excessive or a series of risk factors are met in certain people, our body can become see affected. Therefore, we must be cautious to ensure the proper functioning of all vital functions.
“The warning signs or symptoms of a heat stroke can range from a simple cramp, which informs us that something is going wrong in our body, to more serious effects, which can cause a greater risk to the health of the citizens, such as dizziness and increased body temperature, followed by fever, sudden loss of consciousness or heat stroke.
These pathologies can also occur in young people who exercise in intense heat and do not hydrate well, as well as in children and the elderly, and in people who take certain medications, such as diuretics or antidepressants, "since these hinder the mechanisms regulators that our body has so that it works correctly”.
“Other risk factors for heat stroke, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart or kidney problems, make it more difficult for these patients to regulate their body temperature. That is why it is important to prevent this type of situation that puts the health of our body at risk”, say the specialists from the Ribera health group.
