Heat can also cause dehydration, exhaustion, and stroke due to thermal shock to the human body when exposed to long temperatures.
On May 9, the heat continued to raise in a wide area in the Northwest, provinces from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen, the Central Highlands and the South with the highest temperature in the common day of 35-38 degrees; Particularly in the Northern and Central Central Mountains, there is a scorching hot and extremely hot weather with the highest daily temperature of 38-41 degrees, some places over 41 degrees.
Forecast: Due to the impact of the compressed low pressure groove connecting to the western low pressure area combined with balloon effect, today (May 10) in the provinces from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen has hot sun and hot sun. harsh with the highest common temperature of 35-38 degrees, particularly in the Northern and Central Midland regions where the heat is particularly intense with the highest temperature of 39-40 degrees; In the North, there is local hot weather with the highest temperature of 33-36 degrees; lowest relative humidity of the day is 40-55%.
Time with temperature above 35 degrees from 10-17 hours. From tomorrow (May 11), a wide range of hot weather will end in the Northern provinces and subside in the Central provinces.
From 10-12 / 5, hot weather occurs in the Central Highlands provinces and the South with the highest common temperature of 35-37 degrees, some places above 37 degrees. Time with temperature above 35 degrees from 11-16 hours.
Hano: Today (May 10), it is sunny, there are places with hot sun with the highest common temperature of 33-35 degrees.
ot sun will occur in a wide range of days. Illustration.
Warning of the impact of heat
Due to the impact of intense heat and extreme heat in the coming days combined with reduced humidity in the air and southwest wind causing strong blowing effect, there is a high risk of fire and explosion in residential areas due to high demand for electricity and high risk of forest fires in the Central provinces, the Northern Mountains and Central Highlands.
In addition, the heat can cause dehydration, exhaustion, heat stroke due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
Today (May 10), UV index in Hanoi and Da Nang is from 6-8, Ho Chi Minh City is from 7-9, corresponding to the high level of harmful effects. Very high for human body when exposed to direct sunlight.
Recommendations from The Ministry of Health
- Restricting to go outside, it is hot outside when not really needed. If you must go to the street, it is hot outside, you must wear a hat, clothes, glasses, masks ... against heat.
- Drink plenty of water, especially outdoor workers, dehydration much should drink additional lemonade or diluted salt water, water mixed Oresol ..., however, do not drink too much ice or water too cold easily cause sore throat.
- Do not allow the air conditioner temperature in the room to be too low; Do not let the wind blower directly into the person.
- Eat cooked, drink ripe; Ensure food safety; Enhance nutrition, eat more fruits to ensure adequate vitamins, enhance the body's resistance.
- Enhance personal hygiene, often wash hands with special soap before preparing food, before eating, after using the toilet; Clean your nose and throat daily with salt water.
- Regularly clean surfaces, everyday objects, doorknobs, stairs, tables / chairs, floors, children's toys, school supplies ... with soap or detergent normal washing.
- Using hygienic latrines, children's faeces and wastes must be collected and poured into hygienic latrines.
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Stroke Prevention Screening - The first step to prevention is early detection.
In the world, stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease, cancer but causing the most disability. If screened early, the patient can "reject" death.
According to the Department of Internal / External Neurology, up to 80% of patients with cerebral hemorrhagic stroke have no warning symptoms. A few have signs of prolonged headache, seizures, or eyelid drooping. Therefore, every citizen should have a stroke screening and prevention plan to protect themselves and their loved ones.
STROKE PREVENTION SCREENING AT CITY INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL (CIH)
| Testing includes |
Stroke screening Standard package |
Stroke screening Advanced package |
| Medical Consultation | ||
| Specialist consultation - first time - Neurology | x | x |
| Blood tests | x | x |
| Complete blood count (CBC) | x | x |
| Diabetes Screening | ||
| Blood Glucose - fasting | x | x |
| HbA1C | x | x |
| Kidney Function Tests | ||
| Serum BUN | x | x |
| Serum Creatinine | x | x |
| Liver Function Tests | ||
| AST (Aspartate aminotransferase) | x | x |
| ALT (Alanine aminotransferase) | x | x |
| GGT (Gamma Glutamyl transferase) | x | x |
| Lipid Profile | ||
| Cholesterol Total | x | x |
| HDL-Cholesterol | x | x |
| LDL-Cholesterol | x | x |
| Triglyceride | x | x |
| Others screening tests | ||
| CRP-hs | x | x |
| APTT | x | x |
| PT/INR | x | x |
| Fibrinogen | x | x |
| Cardiovascular system study | ||
| ECG (Electrocardiogram) | x | x |
| Echo (Echocardiogram) | x | x |
| Carotid & Vertebral artery Doppler ultrasound | x | |
| Diagnostic radiology | ||
| Advanced contrast-enhanced MRI and MRA of the carotid and vertebral arteries | x | |
| 3,300,000 | 6,180,000 |
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us:
- Ms. Võ Thị Mỹ Liên: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8424
- Ms. Nguyễn Thị Lệ: (8428) 6280 3333, ext. 8402
City International Hospital
- Address: No. 3, 17A Street, Binh Tri Dong B Ward, Binh Tan Dist. (Next to AEON Mall Binh Tan). Ho Chi Minh City.
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General disclaimer
Always consult your doctor regarding any concern about your health. Your doctor will be in the best position to give the appropriate medical advice. For suspected undesirable drug reaction and seek medical attention immediately.