Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke［熱中症necchusho］

Heat Stroke［熱中症necchusho］is a sickness that causes physical problems on hot days. If you are in a hot, humid place, you are more likely to get heat stroke. The cause of heat stroke is unable to regulate body temperature properly. You can get heat stroke when you are outside, and even when you are inside your home. You could die of heat stroke, so please be careful.

 

What happens if you get heat stroke［熱中症necchusho］?

For example:

• You can't stand up straight.
• You can't walk straight.
• You feel sick and like throwing up.
• You sweat a lot.
• Your body aches.
• Your hands and feet hurt and you are unable to move them.
• Your body gets hot.
• Your head hurts.　etc...

Things to keep in mind to avoid heat stroke［熱中症necchusho］

• Drink water several times a day.
• Since you sweat a lot, take salt in your food and drinks.
• Wear cool, comfortable clothes.
• Wear clothes that dry quickly even if you sweat.

 

Things you need to be careful about when you are outside

• Use a hat and parasol when you go out.
• Walk in the shade where it is cool.
• Take a rest in the cool shade from time to time.
• Go out at the coolest time of day as much as possible.

 

Things you need to be careful about in your house

• Use air conditioners and fans to cool rooms.
• Use curtains or blinds to prevent sunlight from entering the room.