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Must be something in the atmosphere...
As soon as I started writing, the London skies turned grey and rain began to fall. Not going to let this deter me, however, from writing about what happens in sunny, hot weather!
Heat exhaustion and Heat Stroke are two heat-related conditions, that if left untreated, can have serious consequences. Heat exhaustion occurs when the core body temperature rises to between 37 - 40°C. At this temperature, water and salt levels in the body begin to drop, causing symptoms such as nausea, sweating and feeling faint. If left untreated, this can lead on to heat stroke.
Heat stroke occurs when the core temperature rises to above 40°C, with cells inside the body beginning to break down, and important functions can stop working properly. Symptoms include mental confusion, hyperventilation and loss of consciousness. Heat stroke is a medical emergency, and if left untreated, can cause multiple organ failure, brain damage and death.
Heat stroke can be broken down into 2 categories:
If a person with heat exhaustion is quickly taken to a cool place and given plenty of water to drink, this should aid the body in cooling down, to feel better within half an hour and to prevent any long-term complications. Without treatment, heat stroke can develop, and urgent treatment is required to cool the core temperature down. If treated swiftly, 90% of people with heat stroke will survive.
If you would like more information on Osteopathy, your suitability to certain exercise/sport, or are unsure whether osteopathy can help with any problems you may have, it may be worthwhile coming to see us at Hashim Saifuddin Osteopathy, where we can explain your problems to you, why they occur and whether or not you are suitable for osteopathic treatment. Often this can be done via email or on the phone.
Visit http://www.hashim-osteopathy.co.uk/ for more information or feel free to email me on [email protected]
Thanks for reading!
Hashim Saifuddin (M.Ost DO ND)
GOsC Registered Osteopath
Osteopathy / Sports Osteopathy
Must be something in the atmosphere...
As soon as I started writing, the London skies turned grey and rain began to fall. Not going to let this deter me, however, from writing about what happens in sunny, hot weather!
Heat exhaustion and Heat Stroke are two heat-related conditions, that if left untreated, can have serious consequences. Heat exhaustion occurs when the core body temperature rises to between 37 - 40°C. At this temperature, water and salt levels in the body begin to drop, causing symptoms such as nausea, sweating and feeling faint. If left untreated, this can lead on to heat stroke.
Heat stroke occurs when the core temperature rises to above 40°C, with cells inside the body beginning to break down, and important functions can stop working properly. Symptoms include mental confusion, hyperventilation and loss of consciousness. Heat stroke is a medical emergency, and if left untreated, can cause multiple organ failure, brain damage and death.
Heat stroke can be broken down into 2 categories:
- classic heat stroke - usually affects babies, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions, developing during unusually hot weather, such as a heatwave
- exertional heat stroke - usually affects young, active people during strenuous physical activity in the heat (e.g. athletes, military and firefighters)
If a person with heat exhaustion is quickly taken to a cool place and given plenty of water to drink, this should aid the body in cooling down, to feel better within half an hour and to prevent any long-term complications. Without treatment, heat stroke can develop, and urgent treatment is required to cool the core temperature down. If treated swiftly, 90% of people with heat stroke will survive.
If you would like more information on Osteopathy, your suitability to certain exercise/sport, or are unsure whether osteopathy can help with any problems you may have, it may be worthwhile coming to see us at Hashim Saifuddin Osteopathy, where we can explain your problems to you, why they occur and whether or not you are suitable for osteopathic treatment. Often this can be done via email or on the phone.
Visit http://www.hashim-osteopathy.co.uk/ for more information or feel free to email me on [email protected]
Thanks for reading!
Hashim Saifuddin (M.Ost DO ND)
GOsC Registered Osteopath
Osteopathy / Sports Osteopathy
