Gurgaon: With the mercury soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, doctors at several hospitals said several patients suffering from heat exhaustion and stress visited hospital OPDs this week.
Doctors said children suffering from diarrhoea and adults facing fever, fatigue and low blood pressure are visiting hospitals. “The cases are likely to increase next month as the region usually reports heat stroke cases in June. If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in legs, arms or abdomen after sustained exercise during very hot weather, rest immediately at a cool place and drink rehydration solutions containing electrolytes. Get medical attention if heat cramps last more than an hour,” Dr Virender Yadav, chief medical officer, Gurgaon, said.
“We have seen a significant increase in cases of heat exhaustion and heat-related illnesses in our outpatient department (OPD) and emergency department. For the past three weeks, there has been an average 10-15 cases daily. The majority of these cases are attributed to dehydration. The occurrence of heat-related diseases, including gastrointestinal infections like typhoid, has seen a substantial rise,” said Dr Amitabha Ghosh, consultant, internal medicine, Manipal Hospital.
Doctors said people should drink plenty of fluids such as water, coconut water, lime juice and buttermilk and avoid alcohol and caffeine. The health department has also asked residents to avoid going out and doing strenuous exercises, especially in the afternoon, on heatwave days.
They have also suggested avoiding cooking during peak warm hours in the day and allow ventilation in spaces with no air-conditioning.
“Heatwaves and prolonged extreme heat can strain healthcare systems and result in severe consequences like heatstroke and organ failure. Urgent actions to prevent this situation are needed, including raising public awareness, implementing heatwave early warning systems, improving urban planning to mitigate the urban heat island effect and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Proactive measures and international collaboration are vital to protect vulnerable communities and address the underlying causes of rising temperatures,” Dr RR Dutta, HOD, internal medicine, Paras Health, said.
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