Summer is a great time: sun, air and water. Everything in life is becoming more beautiful and brighter, it seems that nothing can ruin this world, where we are so comfortable in the warm and gentle sunlight. But, alas, ah, and here it is not without grief. A "friend" -sun can become an "enemy" and inflict a serious blow to our children, as, however, to ourselves, too. In this case, this part of the body is very arbitrary, since
overheating in the sun in a child, whose
symptoms are identical with some infectious diseases, can be transformed into both sun and heat stroke, and the damage is done to the whole body. Let's find out the difference, consider methods of dealing with the consequences. We will also talk about prevention, discuss the symptoms of overheating a child in the sun.
Let's start with the rules and recommendations. They are simple and familiar to us from kindergarten. During elevated ambient temperature:
- Do not stay in the open sun for a long time.
- Do not walk outside without a hat.
- Drink plenty of water.
Overheating in the sun in a child (the symptoms are almost the same) can be converted both to sun and heat stroke, while the difference between them is significant, despite the fact that the diseases proceed the same way. So,
- heat stroke is a consequence of the general overheating of the body;
- Sunstroke is a lesion of the central nervous system.
Both species have three degrees of severity, in some variations they can cause death. Therefore, calling an ambulance doctor who is able to provide qualified assistance is mandatory.
The first view: overheating in the sun in a child
Symptoms of sunstroke: headache and general weakness, dilated pupils and rapid pulse. Sometimes nausea. The higher the severity, the more pronounced the signs become. Epistaxis and fainting appear, the temperature rises to 40 degrees. The most severe form has the following symptoms: body temperature 41-42 degrees, pale blue complexion, hallucinations and delusions, convulsions and involuntary urination appear. No self-medication! Urgently call a doctor !!!
Second view: overheating in the sun in a child
Symptoms of heat stroke: muscle weakness and headache, tachycardia and nausea. With an average degree, the symptoms become sharper, fainting, sweating are added to them. The temperature rises to 39 degrees. The severe form is expressed by confused consciousness, convulsions, a frequent pulse, the skin becomes dry, breathing is superficial.
Overheating in the sun. What to do?
Heatstroke
If the child is in an adequate condition, on the face all the signs of heat stroke, in your power to help yourself. To do this, it is necessary to offer a plentiful cold drink and try to lower the body temperature with rubdowns. If possible, put your child in a bathtub with cool water or use a shower. In principle, almost all degrees of thermal shock can pass on their own, you will need only feasible help. It should be remembered that the sooner you begin to provide it, the easier the consequences will be, the faster everything will pass. No drug treatment is required.
Sunstroke
With sunstroke, specialist help is needed! All you have to do is put the child in a cool place, relax the squeezing clothes and put the cold on his head.
The main thing, remember, we are responsible for our children, take care of them. Overheating a child is negligence of parents!