SUNSTROKE, Heatstroke
SUNSTROKE (Heatstroke; Insolation; Thermic Fever;
Siriasis), a term applied to the effects produced upon the central
nervous system, and through it upon other organs of the body, by
exposure to the sun or to overheated air.
Sunstroke is a life-threatening condition in which the body's heat-regulating
system fails, due to exposure to high temperatures.
Sunstroke can occur when the body's mechanisms to rid itself of
excess heat are overwhelmed by a very hot or humid environment,
or strenuous physical activity.
People particularly susceptible to sunstroke are young children,
the elderly, individuals not used to physical activity and concomitant
excessive sun exposure (such as overseas visitors walking in the
mountains in Africa), people suffering from certain chronic medical
conditions, and those involved in certain sporting activities.
Symptoms of sunstroke include elevated body temperature; hot,
dry skin; hyperventilation; mental confusion; and eventual unconsciousness.
The primary treatment goal for sunstroke is to lower the elevated
body temperature rapidly in a controlled fashion.
Sunstroke can be prevented by drinking plenty of water and avoiding
overtaxing the body in hot weather and while exercising.
Homeopathic Medicine & Treatment for SUNSTROKE,
Heatstroke
#Glonoine [Glon]
This is our most efficient remedy; in fact, no remedy stimulates
the heart and vaso-motor centers in the medulla so quickly. The
indications for its use will be pale face, fixed eyes, white tongue,
full, round pulse, labored respiration, cerebral vomiting and sinking
at the pit of the stomach. The temperature is high and oftentimes
there is unconciousness. It is also suitable for the after-effects
of sunstroke. Aconite is useful in sunstroke where the great heat
seems to have a paralyzing influence on the circulation. Lachesis.
The sun's heat makes the patient dizzy and faint; hot weather greatly
fatigues.
#Belladonna [Bell]
This remedy is quite similar to Glonoine. There is drowsiness, loss
of consciousness, whizzing in the ears and constriction of the chest.
Gelsemium may also be useful in sunstroke, with cerebral congestion,
delirium, headache, high temperature and tendency to coma.
#Natrum carbonicum [Nat-c]
This remedy is particularly useful in the chronic effects of sunstroke
and in headache which return in hot weather. Natrum carbonicum will
sometimes calm very excitable and nervous persons during thunder
storms. Remember it, however, in debility and headache from the
sun. |
