Definition of sun stroke
Sunburn is a high temperature above normal rate due to exposure to high heat for a long time, leading to the death of cells of some tissues in the body, and failure of vital centers in the brain, which works on the balance of heat reduces sweat secretions with high body temperature, especially in people who suffer from Heart disease, diabetes and congenital loss of sweat glands; children and adults are less resistant to heat, and sunburn is more frequent in the summer and during the afternoon when the sun is at its height.
Many people get sunburn from exposure to high temperatures for long periods of time, which causes the body to be unable to control its temperature system.
Symptoms of sunburn
- Dryness and redness of the skin due to high body temperature.
- Accelerating heart beat.
- Dizziness, dizziness, vomiting and nausea.
- Fainting and headaches.
- Lack of sweating.
- Difficulty swallowing and breathing.
How to Treat Sunburns
- The casualty must be treated immediately so as not to die, so reduce the temperature by putting snow bags and cold water over the head and neck, put it in a lukewarm water bath, or place the casualty directly under the air, such as placing it in a ventilated place, The electric fan, this is the most important point of healing.
- Some complementary natural remedies can be used to treat sunburn, such as:
- Onions: onions are used by eating medium onions after eating daily; it is very useful in reducing pressure, cholesterol and sugar.
- Aniseed: Anise is used by placing a tablespoon of aniseed with a cup of boiling water, leaving ten minutes, then drinking twice a day.
- Lettuce contains large quantities of vitamins such as vitamin E, vitamin A, and vitamin B, which is used by cutting lettuce leaves and cooking them, then adding rose water, and placed on the eyes and eyelids after sunburn.
- Grape juice: Natural grape juice is useful, active and concentrated. It contains a lot of sugars that activate the body. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the intake of grape juice because it accelerates digestion and absorption. Grape juice should be avoided in diabetics because it contains a lot of sugars.
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