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With the beginning of the dry season and the country’s temperatures rising, a medical expert gave the general public advice on how to prevent heat exhaustion, which if ignored can result in heat stroke, a potentially fatal condition.

Dehydration is typically a hallmark of heat fatigue, according to Dr. Benito Atienza of the Philippine Federation of Professional Organizations, who stated this on Wednesday.

In a public briefing, he explained that electrolyte imbalance occurs when a person is dehydrated, necessitating the consumption of water or a rehydrating solution. He added that an adult should consume roughly two liters of water daily.

Last Tuesday, a weather forecaster gave the public advice to stay out of the sun and limit outdoor activity to prevent heat exhaustion and cramps.

Sun exposure should be avoided between 10 a.m., according to Atienza. until 4 p.m., and the general public is recommended to protect themselves by donning hats and sunglasses, especially among those who have cataracts.

He continued by saying that prolonged sun exposure would result in eye floaters, which resemble cobwebs in the vision, and should be examined as they could be signs of a more serious eye issue.

Atienza advised rubbing a cold towel on the face and drinking lots of water if you think you might get a headache from being too hot or dehydrated.

You should take paracetamol, check your blood pressure, and be able to pee every six hours because failing to do so indicates that you are dehydrated, according to Atienza. “These days, you would truly feel your head hurts when you are outdoors.

However, he advised against drinking sugary beverages because doing so would simply result in increased thirst and frequent urination.

During this dry season, beachgoers should consume less alcohol. Atienza advises against eating foods high in protein or that are meat-based because they are difficult to digest.

The best fruit to assist the person stay hydrated is watermelon.

Sports drinks are acceptable for athletes, but they should only be consumed in moderation. Atienza advised them to get bloodwork done and make sure their renal function test came back positive.

He said that people with diarrhea should take rehydrating solution rather than a sports drink.

Also, because inflatable pools contain unchlorinated water, the doctor advised the public against sharing one with others.

Inflatable pools should not be used if you want to prevent diarrhea, he advised. “Children sometimes mistakenly drink the water in an inflatable pool, and aside from unchlorinated water, this is not being replaced often.”

A cold towel should be applied to the nose to prevent blood clotting because it may be an indication of elevated blood pressure.

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