Those suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular, central nervous and respiratory systems, diabetics, kidney patients, alcoholics as well as those suffering from all kinds of serious diseases must be in constant contact with their doctors.
THE Medical Association of Athens calls on citizens to take preventive measures against the heat, especially if they belong to the vulnerable groups of the population.
When the ambient temperature, exceed the upper tolerable limits and in combination with certain other factors (humidity, apnea, stillness, prolonged low winds of one direction, etc.), conditions can be created that are not tolerated by the human body. The pathological conditions that arise can lead to serious complications and endanger the life of the patient.
The avoidance of participation in sporting events during high temperatures and the scrupulous adoption of protective measures must be emphasized.
“We draw attention, especially to the vulnerable groups of the population, to strictly follow the precautions and prevention of the pathological conditions caused by high temperatures”, pointed out the president of ISA Giorgos Patoulis and added: “Especially the people suffering from cardiovascular diseases and other diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, kidney failure, lung diseases, etc., belong to the particularly vulnerable population groups and must take the appropriate measures in the summer months and especially during the heat season, in order to protect their health”.
The most important development of disorders of the body from high temperatures is heatstroke, which occurs after prolonged exposure to the sun mainly during the heat season and is manifested by a sudden increase in body temperature (>40-41oC), with redness and dryness of the skin, with a strong feeling of thirst, confused behavior, with spasms of the body and finally with loss of consciousness and a comatose state.
Precautions instructions
- Avoid exposure to the sun and stay in shaded and cool places. In case of forced exposure to the sun, a hat and dark glasses must be used. Clothing should preferably consist of thin, spacious, light-colored, mainly cotton clothing.
- Avoiding, as much as possible, physical fatigue and work during the hot hours of the day.
- Plenty of cool water or natural juices. Avoid sugary, carbonated drinks.
- Eating light, non-greasy, salty food, divided into small frequent meals.
- Avoiding alcoholic beverages.
- Frequent cool baths, applying cold compresses.
- Those on medication, especially those taking diuretics, tranquilizers, antihypertensives, antihistamines, B-blockers, etc. medicines must be in constant contact with their treating doctors in order to receive the corresponding instructions.
Also, in constant contact with doctors those who suffer from diseases of the cardiovascular, central nervous and respiratory systems, diabetics, kidney patients, alcoholics as well as those suffering from all kinds of serious diseases.
The residents of the center of Athens should limit their movements to the areas of the center characterized by high air pollution and increased traffic. Residents of the center of Athens are better off staying at home during the hot hours of the day.
Vulnerable population categories (infants, pre-school children, elderly, pregnant, obese, etc.) to scrupulously observe the precautionary measures and contact their doctor immediately if they experience a symptom which may be the result of weather conditions such as dizziness, headache, vertigo, drowsiness, behavioral disturbances, nausea, vomiting, cramps, etc.
Source: Skai
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