A baby can get sick due to numerous environmental reasons or internal body function problems. One key aspect of measuring health is monitoring the baby’s internal body temperature. Much like an adult’s body, if the temperature goes out of control your baby could have a heat stroke. In these circumstances, if you aren’t careful, your baby could suffer grave consequences. One of the first steps to combating this condition is understanding it.
A human body has a regulated internal temperature, this keeps the blood flowing, organs healthy and helps keep you fit. Your baby’s body is still growing but it still has an automated system to keep the temperature in check and a system for cooling down. When this system is compromised, your baby is at risk of an unregulated rise in body temperature. This can be extremely dangerous and potentially fatal. When your baby’s body begins to overheat beyond their control and doesn’t cool down it is known as a heat stroke.
A key aspect of fighting a heat stroke is to understand the causes of a heat stroke, a few of these include
To learn more about the causes of your baby’s heat stroke visit your closest doctor.
Beyond understanding the causes of a heat stroke, it is also extremely important to understand how to identify if your baby is having a heat stroke. Here are some of the symptoms of baby overheating:
It is important to understand that other symptoms could manifest in the forms of headaches, restlessness, vomiting or even your child losing consciousness. If these symptoms are relevant to your baby, please see a doctor immediately.
It is highly recommended that you call an ambulance and have your baby checked at the nearest hospital in case of a serious heat stroke. Here are a few things you can do for minor heat strokes:
For further information regarding treating minor heat strokes, contact your primary care physician.
It can be extremely difficult to predict heat exhaustion in babies. Here are a few ways to avoid them:
Heat strokes can be extremely dangerous if precautions aren’t taken. Talk to your doctor about the steps you need to take to avoid a heat stroke for your baby. Remember, prevention is the best cure.