Health A to Z Last updated on 2021-02-26 20:52:21
Shield Yourself from These 4 Common Summer Diseases
- Dr. Sreelekha Daruvuri
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3 Min Read
It’s that time of the year again when we sweat through all our pores! It is not only the unbearable temperature that can harm you but also a host of diseases. The scorching heat and unrelenting dryness can be brutal, and it is important to take a few precautions to keep health problems away.
Excessive heat can be very dangerous, even deadly, especially for children and old people. Babies' temperature-regulating systems aren't fully developed. As a result, they're not as efficient as adults in keeping cool. Similarly, among old people, the aging process gradually takes away some of their body’s ability to regulate temperature. This means that seniors do not feel the heat in the same way, which puts them at high risk of becoming overheated.
Let’s take a look at some of the most common diseases in summer
Heat stroke: Heat stroke is a common summer illness, which if left untreated can even be fatal. A few of the symptoms of heat stroke include:
replenish your body's lost electrolytes and fluids.
Use sunscreen. The best way to prevent sun damage is by applying sunscreen (SPF 30 and above). Apply it about 15-25 minutes before exposure to the sun, so that the sunscreen is absorbed properly by the skin. Reapplication of sunscreen is necessary and should be done every 2 hours.
Add seasonal fruits to your diet. Fruits like peaches, plums, melons, pears, and mangoes are exactly what your body craves during summer.
Fibre-rich food like grains, vegetables, and legumes can help keep your digestive system in shape and you can avoid the chance of constipation.
Dodge the sun. Restrict outdoor activities or travel to & from work to the cooler parts of the day - early mornings before 10.30 am or late evenings after 5:30 pm should do a world of good to keep you sun-safe.
Wear loose, full-sleeved cotton clothes: This should help out with the evaporation of sweat and keep you safe from those unwelcome rashes, prickly heat, and sunburns. Will also save you from the tan!
So this summer gear up, and be prepared to shield yourself against these nagging health problems. A little care and awareness are all it takes. If you still face any of the above-mentioned complications, be sure to consult top-quality doctors on the mfine app - the minute you need to. Download the app and take charge of your health today.

- dizziness, throbbing headache
- difficulty in breathing
- red, hot, and dry skin
- lack of sweating despite the heat
- rapid pulse
- high body temperature
- fever
- diarrhoea
- weakness
- stomach pains
- headache
- loss of appetite
- dry mouth and tongue
- sunken eyes
- extreme thirst
- less frequent urination
- fatigue
- dizziness
- confusion
- redness
- pain
- blistering skin
- small red bumps
- inflammation
- redness
- blister-like lesions

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