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 Measures against heat-related Illnesses

ISLAMABAD: Medical practitioners Saturday said that the public to take necessary precautions to safeguard against heat-related illnesses as the summer temperatures continue to rise.
According to Experts, prolonged or intense exposure to hot temperatures can cause heat-related illnesses among citizens especially kids such as heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat stroke, Dengue, Diarrhea, throat infections, and Kidney stones.
General Physician, Dr. Ammar talking to private news channel advised the public to take special preventive measures and ensure cleanliness in and around their houses to avoid dengue virus during the summer season.
Dr stressed on creating awareness among the public on how to avoid a possible outbreak of the infection that may hit the population. The number of dengue cases could rise even further and have also asked civic bodies to take adequate preventive measures to avoid mosquito conditions near offices and homes, he added.  People should take precautionary measures like change water in their air coolers regularly. The overhead water tanks should also be cleaned form from time to time, he recommended.
Another Physician DR Jaffar said, summer brings a majority of digestion related illnesses. Considering the rise in temperature every year, it is very important to manage our food habits to avoid stomach illnesses. He said the major reasons for gastro-diseases included use of substandard fruits and other edibles being sold on streets. Doctors have attributed the increasing number of cases to the rising temperatures and use of unhygienic food. “Food tends to get spoiled faster because of the heat in summer. People need to exercise extreme caution in what they eat and drink. At home, food should be preserved properly.
In case of signs of stomach infections, prompt treatment must be taken to avoid the aggravation of the infection, he added. They suggest staying away from contaminated water or unhygienic food to make sure your liver is safe and healthy.  Contaminated water can also trigger typhoid, a water-borne disease, seen very commonly in summers. Eating contaminated food is sure to cause food poisoning, says specialist.
Dr advises avoiding eating food from outside during summers. Carrying your own water whenever stepping out of the house.  Eating freshly prepared food could also help stave off the risk of infection. If the food has been cooked prior either boil it or fry it before consuming it. Dr. Ammar also highlighted the kidney stone ailment can also rise in the season of summer, so people should take plenty of plain water.

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M. M. Alam is a Pakistan-based working journalist since 1981. Karachi University faculty gold medalist Alam began his career four decades ago by writing for Dawn, Pakistan’s highest circulating English daily. He has worked for region’s leading publications, global aviation periodicals including Rotors (of USA) and vetted New York Times as permanent employee of daily Express Tribune. Alam regularly covers international aviation and defense-related events including Salon Du Bourget (France), Farnborough (United Kingdom), Dubai (UAE). Alam has reported thousands of events and interviewed hundreds of people in Pakistan, UAE, EU, UK and USA. Being Francophone Alam also coordinates with a number of French publications.