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Sun stroke is probably the last thing to ever cross your mind during the colder months, but the truth is that heat exhaustion can happen during any time of the year.
Learning to recognize sun stroke symptoms, afib or similar, even during cold weather is an important part of staying healthy and active.
People tend to have different opinions on when the stroke symptoms can happen, with most finding it hard to believe that you can suffer from sun stroke when the weather is cooler.
However, sun stroke can happen during any time of the year, regardless of the temperature outside or what season we’re currently in.
Heat injuries usually happen as a result of not being able to sweat enough to cool down your body. Anything that causes your core body temperature to rise can result in sun stroke.
This happens most often when you exercise, but it can also happen during the colder months when you’re all bundled up and sweating more than you might realize. There are other factors that should be taken into account as well when it comes to sun stroke symptoms.
Radiation of the sun, such as when it is reflected off of pavement, humidity, exposure to heat and also individual risk factors, such as age, illness, and medications you might be taking.
Here are some of the most common sun stroke, afib symptoms:
Luckily, there are things you can do to reduce your chance of showing stroke symptoms and to avoid sun stroke.
Pay Attention to Salt Intake–you might think you should avoid too much salt, but if you plan to perhaps run a race, increasing your salt in the days leading up to it can actually help you.
Stay Hydrated–whenever you plan to workout or run a race, make sure that you’re drinking before, during and after. Your goal should be 4-8 ounces of water every 15-20 minutes.
Your Clothing Matters–wear loose fitting and light colored clothing if you intend to workout, even if the weather is cooler. Your body will quickly heat up from the workout, so limiting yourself to a single layer can be helpful.
Listen to Your Body–if something is going wrong with your body or if you might suffer from a sun stroke, your body will let you know. If you think you might be experiencing stroke symptoms or signs of having a sun stroke, be sure to seek medical attention.
