Heat Stroke / Sun Stroke

What is Heat Stroke

• A medical condition caused due to overheat in the body usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures.

• If untreated, it can damage brain, heart, kidneys and muscles.

Symptoms

• High body temperature
• Altered mental state or behavior
• Alteration in sweating
• Nausea and vomiting
• Flushed skin 
• Rapid breathing
• Racing heart rate
• Headache

Causes

1. Exposure to hot environment
2. Strenuous Activity
3. Wearing excess clothing
4. Drinking alcohol
5. Becoming Dehydrated

Complications 

• Vital organ damage
• Death

Prevention

• Remain indoors during hot weather

• Stay hydrated and avoid sugary and hot drinks to replenish fluids lost from your body

• Wear loose cotton clothing and a hat to protect yourself from the sun

• Avoid exercising and other extreme or strenuous physical activity outdoors when it’s humid and hot to prevent heat exhaustion. 

H3N2 FLU

Introduction

• H3N2 flu is a subtype of the influenza virus

• Each year there are variants of influenza that cause illness during flu season.

• The flu symptoms caused by H3N2 are similar to symptoms caused by other seasonal influenza viruses.

How does the virus spread 

• The extremely contagious H3N2 influenza can be transmitted from one person to another through droplets released when coughing, sneezing, or talking by an infected individual. 

• It can also spread if someone touches their mouth or nose after contacting a surface that has the virus on it

Symptoms

• Cough
• Runny /congested nose
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Body aches and pains
• Fever
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting

Warning signs indicating an emergency

• Feeling short of breath or having trouble breathing
• Pain or pressure in your chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness 
• Persistent, severe vomiting
• Feelings of confusion
• Symptoms that begin to improve but then return with a worsened cough and fever

Diagnosis

1. Physical symptoms
2. Lab tests

People at risk include

• Adults ages 65 and over
• Children under 5
• Pregnant people
• Individuals with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease
• People with a weakened immune system due to medication (steroids, chemotherapy) or a medical condition (HIV, leukemia)

Homoeopathic Treatment for H3N2

• Aconite
• Arsenic
• Bryonia
• Gelsemium
• Eupatorium perf.
• Influenzinum
• Rhus tox
• Nux vomica
• Phosphorus
• Pulsatilla

How to prevent H3N2 Infection

• Regularly wash your hands with water and soap
• Wear face masks and avoid crowded areas
• Avoid touching your nose and mouth
• Cover your nose and mouth properly while coughing and sneezing
• Stay hydrated and consume plenty of fluids