As the hot summer is approaching, the temperature is very hot, which is very easy to cause heatstroke. This is mainly due to the imbalance of specific immunity in the human body in a high-temperature natural environment, excessive heat storage, and disordered water and salt metabolism. In order to prevent heatstroke, it is best to avoid going out in the sun and pay attention to diet to cool down. Then, what are the symptoms of heatstroke in summer? What foods can prevent heatstroke? Next, I will introduce them to you in detail.

First, what are the symptoms of heatstroke in summer

1. Premonitory heatstroke: Excessive sweating, dry mouth, significant fatigue, weakness of the limbs, dizziness, blurred vision, chest tightness, shortness of breath, nausea, lack of concentration, and numbness of the limbs, with normal or slightly elevated body temperature, generally not exceeding 37.5℃.

2. Mild heatstroke: There are symptoms such as flushed face, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dry skin, or early signs of respiratory failure, such as pale complexion, nausea and dry vomiting, sweating, moist skin, body temperature rising above 38℃, blood pressure decrease, and heart rate acceleration.

3. Moderate to severe heatstroke: In addition to the aforementioned symptoms, if there are also fainting, convulsions, or dry skin without sweat, and the body temperature is above 40℃, indicating that heatstroke is severe, emergency treatment should be provided, and acupoints such as the ten points of the crowd and ten meridian points should be pierced. In addition to resuscitation, send the patient to the hospital for treatment immediately.

Second, methods to prevent heatstroke in summer

1. Clothing: When going out, dress as much as possible in cotton, linen, and silk fabrics, wear less chemical fiber clothing, and do not wear clothes that are too tight and not breathable to show off your figure, to prevent not being able to dissipate heat immediately when sweating a lot, causing heatstroke.

2. Diet: In summer, you can eat vegetables and fruits with high water content and fruits, such as Lettuce, Cucumber, East Melon, Loofah, Tomato, Honeydew Melon, Strawberries, Pomegranate Wine, Pear, etc., to supplement the body’s lost water. In addition, eating dairy products, fruit juices, and so on is also a good choice, which can not only moisturize but also meet the needs of nutrition. Do not eat and drink cold and hot drinks for the sake of taste.

3. Rest: In summer, with long days and short nights and an average high temperature, the body’s basic metabolism is abundant, consumption expands, and it is very easy to feel tired. Maintaining sufficient sleep can release stress from the human brain and all systems of the body, which is beneficial for work and training, and also a measure to prevent heatstroke. The best time to go to bed is between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m., and the best time to wake up is between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. Pay attention to sleep quality and do not lie under the vent of central air conditioning or fans to prevent catching a cold from air conditioning or heatstroke.