Guzzle water, don’t let the sun stun you
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Doctors reiterate oft-neglected measures to beat summer blues
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Slaking thirst: With temperatures climbing, earthernpot sellers in the city are doing brisk business. RamakrishnaG.
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Doctors reiterate oft-neglected measures to beat summer blues
The mercury has been steadily rising and those stepping out of home are feeling the heat, literally. Summer brings with it the threats of dehydration and heat stroke, which can often lead to complications. In such a scenario, the importance of frequent hydration cannot be stressed enough.
K Shivaraju, head of Medicine at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, says symptoms of heat stroke include fatigue, giddiness, sweating, confusion, nausea, and even fainting. Concentrated urine (a dark yellow tinge) is a sign of dehydration.