As temperatures rise, the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Directorate under the Superintendence of Public Health urges the public to take necessary precautions to stay healthy and avoid the harmful effects of the heat.
Staying well hydrated is crucial during these hot summer days, as daily maximum temperatures are expected to reach between 36°C and 37°C.
High temperatures cause rapid water loss from the body, leading to dehydration. Be aware of dehydration signs: increased thirst, dry mouth, dark urine, and infrequent urination in small amounts.
High temperatures can also lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Heat exhaustion results from the loss of water and salt through sweating, with symptoms including weakness, faintness, nausea, headaches, dizziness, vomiting, muscle cramps, heavy sweating, and intense thirst. For medical advice, call 21231231.
Heatstroke, a more serious condition, occurs when the body can no longer cool itself, causing dangerously high body temperatures.
Untreated heatstroke symptoms include high temperature, confusion, dizziness, seizures, and loss of consciousness, and can lead to serious harm or death. In case of emergency, call 112.
While the heat can affect everyone, certain groups are at higher risk, including older individuals (especially those over 75), babies and young children, people with chronic conditions like kidney, respiratory, or heart issues, those with mental health problems, and outdoor workers.
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