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Heat Stroke - A medical emergency

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Heatstroke is a condition caused by the body overheating, usually due to prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures. This most serious heat injury can occur if the body temperature rises to 104 F (40 C) or higher. The condition is most common in the summer months. Heatstroke requires emergency treatment. Untreated heatstroke can quickly damage your brain, heart, kidneys, and muscles. The damage worsens the longer treatment is delayed, increasing your risk of serious complications or death. https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala-heat-102-sunburn-cases-workers-advised-to-stay-indoors-at-noon-5646247/ Symptoms Heatstroke signs and symptoms include: High body temperature.  A core body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher, obtained with a rectal thermometer, is the main sign of heatstroke. Altered mental state or behavior.  Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures, and coma can all result from heatstroke. Alteration in sweating.  

Voting 2024 , some disturbing medical emergency thoughts ...

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 Civil station -Kozhikode Booth 83 at 7.30 am The queue at 9.30am without any change  Voting at Kozhikode As a responsible citizen, I endeavored to cast my vote at Kozhikode Civil Station Government UP School Booth number 83. I joined the queue at 7:45 am and remained there until 9:15 am. Unfortunately, the queue was at a standstill, and I was unaware of the situation inside the booth. Many individuals were postponing their voting to resolve the issue. Consequently, I also left the booth without casting my vote. Perhaps I will make another attempt later in the evening. It's worth noting that some people had been standing in the queue since 6:45 am, patiently waiting for their turn. "After standing in line for two hours, I finally managed to cast my vote at noon on my second attempt. The queue system in Calicut was somewhat embarrassing. They allowed 3 to 4 senior citizens, 2 women, and then 1 man, which caused a significant delay in the men's queue. The management's un