SUN STROKE Intensity of heat from sun is being increasing day by day and is affecting the life of people

in major parts of the world The number of sun stro!e cases in Kerala was "ery less a few years before but now#a#days the number of cases had gone up resulting to the death of persons In the past years the temperature was $%&' which ha"e been increased to (&&' The main reason for sun stro!e is the intensity of heat coming from the sun The main symptoms shown by the person who is affected by sun stro!e are colour change of the body along with burns which may later leads to giddiness) breathing difficulty and ultimately to death *uring intense summer season if we ta!e appropriate measures we can o"ercome the conse+uences of sun stro!e to an e,tent The measures to be ta!en are. *rin!ing water fre+uently If possible water boiled with Naruneendi ) Ramacham/0) 'handan /sandal0 and malli /coriander0 should be consumed 1 'arry water bottles during journeys $ 2ater boiled with 3uduchyadi 3ana is "ery beneficial during this season ( *rin!ing tender coconut water is also beneficial 4 'onsumption of mil!) ghee) butter and fruits in large are also beneficial % 5"oid e,posure to sunlight during day time- if necessary carry umbrella) wet cloth and water 6 5"oid food stuffs which are spicy) sour and salty especially pic!les and alcohols as it aggra"ates body heat Usage of sweet substances) easily digestible foods and foods which are unctuous in nature are to be promoted These substances increase the strength of the body 7 Use dress which is light to wear and is made of cotton 8 9ersons who are e,posed more to sun should drin! a lot of water and should co"er their head with wet cloth 2hen a person is suddenly affecting sun stro!e) he should be allowed to lie at cool place i e ) air conditioned rooms or tree shades The patient should be pro"ided cool air using a table fan or by any other means 9ouring of cold water o"er the body is also ad"isable It is better to apply turmeric powder or applying 5loe#:era juice o"er the burns The patient can be gi"en 3uduchyadi gana pana!am or ;ritasanjee"ani Sura to drin! *r : ' *eep) ;* /5y0