SUMMER IS HERE, TAKE PRECAUTIONS
With the onset of summer and as temperatures soar, it can be a testing time for those who work outdoors, sufficient precautions should be taken to avoid sun stroke, dehydration, kidney problems and the like.
Chances of getting hit by heatborne diseases are high if sufficient intake of water, dietary regulations, intake of ample amount of fruits and vegetables are not incorporated into the daily routine during the hot months.
“Prevention is better than cure and it is better to be prepared for summer as it gets hotter and hotter,” says Dr Sadiq al Lawati.
Statistics reveal that there are more than 1,000 patients with dysfunctional kidneys living on dialysis, while at least 15 are waiting for kidneys to be transplanted at the Royal Hospital.
“One needs to consume lot of water and hydrate themselves especially during the summer months. Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables rather than red meat should be made part of the diet,” adds Dr Al Lawati.
Medics prefer fresh fruits to juices, while exposure to extreme heat should be avoided. Likewise, intake of salt should be reduced to a great extent.
Dr Ahmed Communicable
One needs to consume lot of water and hydrate themselves especially during the summer months. Plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables rather than red meat should be made part of the diet. Prevention is better than cure and be prepared for summer
of Centre for Diseases (CDC), goes a bit further by saying that selection of clothes to wear during summer is of great importance.
“Tight clothes should be avoided and one should opt for loose, cotton wears in summer. Besides avoiding direct exposure to sun, plenty of fluids should be made part of the diet. Additionally, oral rehydration solutions can also be used to avoid dryness and to enhance oral hygiene,” Dr Ahmed adds.
Dr Dilip Singhvi, Specialist Internal Medicine, Apollo Hospital, suggests that measures should be taken to avoid dehydration, heat exhaustion or heat stroke in summer as the temperatures rise.
DR SADIQ AL LAWATI