heat stroke

Delhi has reported its first two heat stroke cases this season. A 24-year-old student collapsed on a train, and a middle-aged man was found unconscious on the street. Both required intensive care and emergency cooling. Doctors emphasize the critical need for rapid treatment during hot weather to prevent severe complications.

Poor sleep, pollution and ‘AC shock’ can aggravate the problem

Mumbai is witnessing an alarming increase in sultry nights, with numbers more than doubling since the recent past. This phenomenon, heightened by urban heat island effects and lingering humidity after the monsoon, threatens public health by interfering with essential sleep and recovery processes.

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Health Experts Warn Against Illnesses

Punjab's government hospitals are witnessing a surge in seasonal illnesses like fever and respiratory issues due to rising temperatures. The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has seen a significant rise in cashless claims for acute febrile illness, with thousands of cases reported. Doctors attribute this trend to extreme heat, impacting vulnerable populations, especially children.

Scorching heat strains your heart, forcing it to work overtime. Be aware of five critical signs that could indicate silent heart distress, often mistaken for summer fatigue. These include drenching sweats while resting, persistent shortness of breath, unexplained dizziness, chest fluttering, and mistaking heart pain for heat sickness. Recognizing these could save your life.

Kolkata hospitals are witnessing a surge in emergency admissions due to extreme heat. Doctors report alarming increases in heart attacks, strokes, and neurological emergencies, with vulnerable groups like the elderly and those with pre-existing conditions being most at risk. Dehydration is identified as a major culprit, thickening blood and straining the heart, while sudden temperature shifts also pose significant dangers.