ISLAMABAD: Health experts on Wednesday advised the public to stay indoors during the day and drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated as the rising heat wave saw many people showing signs of dehydration, heat cramps, heat illness and restlessness.
Herbalist Ghalib Agha told a private news channel that residents who complain of headaches should be advised to drink plenty of water and change their lifestyle, especially in summer when temperatures will exceed 40-50 degrees.
People should limit their consumption of heavy, fatty and sweet foods, as this can increase metabolic problems that make them uncomfortable in hot weather.
Getting enough water every day is important for the body to function properly, he said, adding that during hot weather, physical activity, fever and diarrhea or vomiting, the body needs more water.
Babies and young children feel the effects of heat sooner and more severely than adults. Children in the car need special protection from the heat, because the car can heat up very quickly.
A parked, locked car, even with the windows slightly open, can quickly reach dangerous temperatures, he said.
In response to a question, he said that hot weather can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, lung problems and other risks.
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The elderly, infants and children are more vulnerable to heatstroke because their bodies cannot regulate their temperature. People with medical conditions can also be vulnerable to the effects of hot weather, he said.
Drink regular fluids throughout the day, especially if people are physically active, he said, adding that the summer diet should focus on light, refreshing foods such as green vegetables
