Recommendations and preventive measures against heat waves
Preventive measures against heat
- Drink plenty of water, although you are not thirsty, 2 liters a day, minimum; avoid alcohol and
- Take a shower or bath, with warm water in the most intense heat.
- Avoid excessive sun, especially between 12:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
- Eat fruits and vegetables. Avoid copious meals.
- Place yourself in the cooler areas when at home, close blinds and windows and open them at night to ventilate.
- Help the most vulnerable people in your surroundings: the elderly, children and the sick.
- If you are very old, are taking medication or have a chronic illness, consult your doctor about any follow-up measures you should take.
- Wear light, loose clothing, preferably light colored cotton.
- If you go outside, wear protection: a hat, places.
- Never leave anyone in a closed or parked vehicle, nor your pet.
- If you are going to work out, it is not advisable to do it during the central hours of the day.
Avoid health problems caused by heat
Sunburn:
- Wear sunscreen and spend little time in the sun.
Muscle cramps due to excessive physical activity or elevated sweating:
- Stop the activity being performed and rest in a cool place.
- Do not participate in any intense, long duration, physical activity.
- Drink water diluted juices or sports drinks. Consult your doctor if cramps last more than an hour
Heat exhaustion caused by excessive depletion headache, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, nausea or fainting:
- Rest in a cool place.
- Drink water diluted juices or sports drinks.
- Consult your doctor if symptoms last more than an hour.
Heat stroke
It is a serious problem: the body is unable to regulate its temperature, which increases rapidly and can reach 40,6 ºC (105,08 ºF)
Its main symptoms are: heat, dryness and red skin, rapid heartbeat, severe headache, confusion and unconsciousness.
- Call emergency: without urgent medical help, heat stroke can be fatal.
- While waiting, cool the body, rest in a dark room, put cold water cloth on the body or immerse it in a shower or tub of cool water.
Hospitals and Health centres in Alicante
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante C/ Pintor Baeza, 11, 03010 Alicante Tel/ Phone: +34-965 933 000 | |
Clínica HLA Vistahermosa Avinguda de Dénia, 103, 03015 Alicante Tel/Phone +34-966 70 93 12 https://www.grupohla.com/es/hospitales-clinicas/clinica-vistahermosa |
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Hospital Universitario San Juan De Alicante Av. de Alicante, 03550 San Juan de Alicante, Tel/ Phone: +34-965 16 94 00 http://www.dep17.san.gva.es/ |
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Hospital Vithas Internacional Medimar Av. de Dénia, 78, 03016 Alicante Tel .Phone: +34-965 16 22 00 https://vithas.es/Alicante/home |
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Hospital Vithas Perpetuo Socorro Placa Dr. Gómez Ulla, 15 · 965 20 11 00 Tel/ Phone: +34- 965 201 100 |
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