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Children and seniors suffer the most from sunstroke and overheating – their body’s thermoregulation or ability to maintain a constant body temperature is significantly weaker. People who are overweight and have chronic heart disease should also be wary of overheating. Excessive physical activity is not recommended, you should not smoke or drink alcohol. Always wear a headgear when staying in the sun.
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If sunburn is suspected, the victim should be taken to a cool place or shade, and a cool, damp compress or damp towel should be placed on his or her forehead. The victim should be given cool water and released from tight clothing in the chest and neck area. Contact your doctor for further action, but if you experience severe symptoms, call the Emergency Medical Service.
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Skin health problems
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The sun and heat can have a negative effect on the health of the skin, and UV radiation causes the skin to age faster, cause sunburn or even burns, pigments and new birthmarks. Although a burned-out body is associated with beauty today, it must be remembered that any change is a damage to the skin, and over time, various malignancies may appear on the skin – each skin burn increases the risk of developing skin cancer several times. People with light skin, red hair, many birthmarks and freckles should be especially careful of the sun. This skin phototype usually does not sunbathe in the sun, but burns quickly and has a higher risk of skin cancer.
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“It is safest to be in the sun in the morning until 11.00, or in the afternoon, after 16.00, because then the intensity of the sun is lower. It is advisable to use sunscreen with an appropriate SPF, wear loose, light clothing that covers the body, and a headgear with wide edges. It should be remembered that the sunscreen needs to be reapplied after the bath, as some of the filters rinse in water. In case of sunburn, the skin should be cooled with moist, cool compresses or thermal water, healing, soothing creams should be used, ”says Anna Kivleniece, Apotheka pharmacist.
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Also, sun exposure can exacerbate various skin conditions such as liver or rosacea. UV rays have disinfectant properties, so in the case of acne, they can initially improve the condition of the skin, but later it will worsen again, as the sun dries the skin, promoting the formation of new pigments and pumps in the areas of acne. If you have acne on your skin while in the sun, you should choose a non-comedogenic sunscreen that does not clog the pores. On the other hand, rosacea (a chronic, inflammatory skin condition manifested by redness of the skin, dilated blood vessels and burning of the skin) can be significantly exacerbated by sunlight, so prolonged exposure to rosacea is not desirable at all in patients with rosacea. In case of rosacea, the skin should be protected from the sun all year round, but especially in summer, because during this time the intensity of the sun is much higher.
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Under the influence of heat, the veins dilate, creating a greater load on the venous valves, which can lead to blood clots, discomfort and pain in the leg area. Factors such as uniform, standing or sitting work, sedentary lifestyle, heredity, overweight, age and overly tight, inappropriate clothing also contribute to venous health problems. Although varicose veins are more common in women, they are also seen in men.
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To avoid venous diseases, try to move as much as possible and stay in a constant upright or sitting position for as long as possible. While in the vehicle, the opportunity to get up or stop must be used to move and circle the feet. In hot weather you should drink enough fluids, avoid alcohol consumption, compression socks will also be useful, but you can use nutritional supplements prophylactically to strengthen the vein walls.
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Heart health disorders
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Heat causes blood vessels to dilate, which can lower blood pressure and speed up the heartbeat. In addition, heavy sweating loses fluid and minerals, which are important to absorb. This is especially important for people with cardiovascular disease, such as arterial hypertension and heart failure. The first symptoms that need special attention are dizziness, weakness, fainting. In this case, you must first absorb the liquid, then sit down or lie down so as not to lose consciousness.
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“It would be advisable to avoid excessive physical activity in hot weather. The situation can also be exacerbated by the consumption of alcoholic beverages, as well as excessive consumption of salt and coffee. The diet should include enough antioxidants, which can be easily absorbed in summer by eating local seasonal greens – lettuce, onions, spinach. Regular physical activity is also necessary, but it is better to do it in the part of the day when the air temperature is comfortable, or it is possible to stay in the shade, ”emphasizes pharmacist Anna Kivleniece.
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