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H E AT S T R O K E
This is a heat related illness occurred when your body cannot keep itself cool. As the air temperature goes up,
the body stays cool when sweat evaporates. You may become ill when sweating is not enough to cool your
body or you lose excess fluid through sweating.

COMMON SYMPTOMS ARE:

• headache
• dizziness
• muscle weakness / cramps
• nausea
• vomiting

ADVANCED SYMPTOMS ARE:

• Collapsing/unconsciousness.
• If these are not treated at early stage, it can cause even death.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES:

• Drink plenty of water

• After a few days, the body conserves salt by decreasing its excretion of sweat and urine. However, for
heavy manual workers salt supplementation is required.
• Increase the time spend outdoor gradually (Acclimatization)
• Schedule work not to spend outdoor during hottest hours of the day.
• Check the color of urine. If clear or pale, water intake is sufficient. Otherwise, drink more water.

WHAT IF YOU GET SYMPTOMS?

• Go to shady cooler areas.

• Remove any excess clothing.
• Sponge your body with water.
• Slowly take water or other fluids.
• Get medical help if required