Health Tips with Dr Sadiq

According to the CDC, a heat stroke occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. Your body temperature will rise rapidly, sweating mechanisms fail, and the body is unable to cool down. The body temperature can rise to 106oF or higher within 10-15 minutes of the occurrence.

Symptoms of heat stroke include a confused mental status, loss of consciousness, hot skin, profuse sweating, seizures, and a very high body temperature. Call 911 if someone has these symptoms.

During summer months, it is important more than ever to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure. If you know you will be out in the sun for a long period of time, be sure to drink plenty of water and wear sunscreen to avoid both heat stroke and skin cancer.

Skin cancer due to prolonged sun exposure is called basal cell carcinoma. It usually occurs in sun-exposed areas of your body, such as your neck or face. Basal cell carcinoma may appear as a pearly or waxy bump, a flat, flesh-colored or brown scar-like lesion, or bleeding or scabbing sore that heals and returns.

If someone you know has experienced either of these issues, call our office at (716) 923-4380 for proper instruction from one of our medical professionals in your area for proper treatment.