Mik Posted April 8, 2009 Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Wednesday, April 08, 2009Burning inside Dealing with heat stroke By Perry Gil S. Mallari, Reporter, The Manila TimesIts symptoms may vary from the inability to perspire, to confusion, to headache and eventually to fainting. Heatstroke is a serious medical condition that could afflict both children and adults. In the Philippines, where the heat could reach as much as 40 degrees Celsius during summer, the danger of heatstroke is most apparent. Heat stroke may strike after a fit of heat exhaustion resulting from prolonged exposure to intense sunlight or high temperature. Alejandro Timbol, an emergency medical technician at the Quezon City, City Rescue Department says that difficulty of breathing, a notable increase in blood pressure and the reddening of the skin are among the most common symptoms of heat stroke. The apparent blushing of the skin is the result of the dilation of blood vessels as the body Edited April 8, 2009 by M.Morey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted April 8, 2009 Forum Support Posted April 8, 2009 Good point!Alcohol and coffee are diuretics, I found this out the hard way one time. Foreigners are not used to the heat in SE Asia. Diabetes can also cause problems. The trick is to drink bottled water all day before you feel thirsty as to not become dehydrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted April 9, 2009 Author Posted April 9, 2009 When I was building my house in Cebu, sometimes my weight would be three pounds less in the evening. It's amazing how much water you can lose sweating. Wear a broad brim hat and drink lots of fluids. I prefer drinking San Mig Light if I am working outside. If a person comes to the Philippines from winter in a temperate climate they should try to let their body adjust slowly to the heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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