Brain Stroke And Heatwave: What Are The Symptoms Of Brain Stroke Triggered By Intense Heat?

Brain stroke cases are rising especially amidst the scorching heatwave in India. How to identify the symptoms and how to avoid it?

Why are heat strokes or brain strokes so common during scorching summer season? According to reports places like Surat and Jamshedpur recorded a significant number of brain strokes in the region. Summer heat waves are typically common for heat strokes but recently there has also been a sudden uptick in brain stroke cases. What is the difference between the two? Heat stroke happens to people when the body temperature rises to an abnormal level and may even reach beyond 104 degree Fahrenheit. Most of the time it is triggered by sudden exposure to very hot weather. Brain stroke on the other hand occurs when there is a blockage in the blood vessels or when there is an arterial rupture in the brain.

Reasons Why Brain Stroke Is On The Rise

Typically brain stroke occurs to patients who lead an unhealthy lifestyle and have underlying conditions like diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure. But the reason why brain stroke is getting triggered by severe heat is because of:

1. Intense heat.
2. Sudden exposure to scorching heat and sun.
3. Massive temperature fluctuations like going from cold AC room to intense heat under direct sunlight and vice versa.
4. Drinking extremely cold water or very cold food items when you are standing under intense heat.
5. Not letting your body gradually adjust to temperature changes.

Symptoms Of Brain Stroke Triggered By Heatwave

Here are the symptoms you should be aware of:

1. One part of your body may feel very weird and different from the other part.
2. Feeling num in the hands, face and feet.
3. You may be unable to speak properly or understand what others are saying.
4. Vision problem.
5. Vomiting and nausea.
6. Severe body stiffness.
7. Severe headache.

Here's How You Can Avoid A Stroke

Experts note that after heart attack, brain stroke may just be the second biggest cause of fatalities. Who are at high risk? Women are apparently more at risk based on recent events and also people who have problems like high blood pressure or diabetes and are older than 50 years of age. How to avoid brain stroke?

1. Do not take the person to a cold AC room but let him or her rest in a cooler area away from the sun.

   Apply a wet cloth on their face and body.

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2. For the next hour, keep them under observation.
3. Take the patient to a certified medical professional.
4. Check your blood pressure regularly.
5. Stay away from the sun to avoid heat stroke.