You should react to these symptoms: What should you do if you have heatstroke or sunstroke?

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How do I recognize sunstroke?

• Sunstroke can occur after being in the sun. Usually just a few hours later.

Sunstroke symptoms include:

• A red head, neck pain or stiffness, as well as headache and dizziness.
• Symptoms such as nausea and vomiting or tinnitus may also occur.
• The head is very hot, but the body feels normal or quite cold.

How is it different from heatstroke?

• In heatstroke, the body temperature is greatly increased. It is usually above 40 degrees.

Typical symptoms of heat stroke include:

• A red hot head, hot and dry skin, increased heart rate, and an astonishing gait.
• Therefore, while the whole body feels hot in heat stroke, only the head is affected in sunstroke.

What should we do?

• Go to the shade now
• Lie flat on the ground.
• Elevate your head and upper body.
• Cool your head and neck with damp, cold towels or a cold compress.

Danger:

• Do not take them straight out of the freezer as the extreme cold will put additional strain on the body.
• Make a neck porridge (ragen, yogurt) with cool yogurt or quark.
• Dissolve a spoonful of table salt in a glass.
• Take a sip of this mixture every ten minutes.
• Drink isotonic drinks as soon as possible, but not ice cold.

How is it avoided?

• Ideally, use a light-colored hood that also protects the neck.
• You should also avoid prolonged sunbathing and outdoor activities in the midday heat.
• Make sure you stay in the shade for a while.

In case of high temperature:

• If possible, wear airy and light clothing.
• Consume enough soft drinks.

Source : Blick