PUBLISHED: 21 Apr 2024 at 05 :23
According to the Department of Health, headaches, bloating, and muscle pain are the top three illnesses that people experience during the summer.
Dr Achara Nithiaphinyasakul, director-general of the office, said 21. In the department survey on health and wellness over the summer, 9 % of the 682 people who responded to the survey reported headaches, constipation, and both at the same time ( 13 ). ( 12.6 % ) and leg and belly cramps ( 12.6 % ). 7 % ).
The study, collected from March 1 to April 4, even showed that 52. 19 % of respondents were moderately concerned about the heat-related effects, while 8 % were moderately concerned. 8 % showed a high level of worry.
For their strategy on health security, Dr Achara said 93. To avoid vomiting, 9 % of the trial tried to eat freshly prepared food.
The sample also kept their eyes on them throughout (93 ). 8 % ) and drinking water (87. 8 % ), said the survey.
According to the Meteorological Department, 15 regions, including Bangkok, may be affected by a red-level, or a very dangerous heat indicator until April 27. Dr. Achara cautioned citizens about the risk of heatstroke flare-ups because the higher heat index directly affects health problems.
Heatstroke, said Dr Achara, leads to the body’s main temperature jumping substantially to 40C or more. Symptoms include epidermis inflammation, a faster signal, headache, drowsiness, vomiting, coma, or even mortality in some cases, she added.
Heatstroke can be treated by applying ice or cooling towel over the system, particularly the back of the neck, chest, and the thigh, to reduce the body heat before sending the patient to the hospital, said Dr Achara.