Experts urge hydration, awareness to prevent heat-related illnesses
Experts emphasize the importance of staying hydrated during extreme summer conditions to prevent heat-related illnesses. They warn that symptoms like dizziness and confusion can indicate serious health risks. The rising frequency of heatwaves is linked to increased hospitalizations and health complications.
- ▪People should drink water regularly, not just when thirsty, during extreme heat.
- ▪Heat-related illnesses can range from mild heat rash to severe heat stroke.
- ▪Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can impair the body's ability to regulate temperature.
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People should not wait until they feel thirsty to drink water during extreme summer conditions, as symptoms such as dizziness, muscle cramps, fainting, confusion, and excessive sweating could signal the onset of serious heat-related illnesses, experts said at a webinar organised by The Hindu on Saturday (May 23, 2026).At the webinar titled ‘Heat and Health: What You Need to Know’, Jaichitra Suresh, senior consultant physician and diabetologist at Soukya Clinic and Home Healthcare, and Karthik Gunasekaran, professor in the Department of General Medicine at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, discussed heat-related illnesses, warning signs that require medical attention, and the broader public health impact of rising temperatures.
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