Dr.S.Gopakumar MD (Ay)

MD – Roganidana, MD - Kayachikitsa

Assistant Professor,

Dept. of Roganidana

Govt Ayurveda College,

Thiruvananthapuram.

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Sunstroke is a life-threatening condition in

which the body's heat-regulating system fails,

due to exposure to high temperatures.

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• Sun stroke is an acute, life-threatening condition in which the body's heat-regulating system fails, due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures, excessive production of heat or commonly a combination of the two.

• The body is unable to lose heat adequately in order to return to its normal temperature.

• Body temperature rises to very high levels, which can damage major organs.

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.

Who are at Risks…?

• Young children

• Elderly people

• Individuals not used to physical

activity

• People suffering from certain

chronic medical conditions-DM

• Those involved in certain

sporting activities.

Why Heatstroke…?

• Significant physical exertion on a very hot day can generate heat beyond a healthy body's ability to cool itself, because the heat and humidity of the environment reduces the efficiency of the body's normal cooling mechanisms.

• Other factors, such as drinking too little water, can exacerbate the condition

The General Picture…

• Symptoms of sunstroke

include elevated body

temperature

• Hot, dry skin

• Hyperventilation

• Mental confusion

• Eventual unconsciousness.

• Sunstroke can be preceded

by heat exhaustion, when

excess loss of fluids and salt

in sweat results in marked

weakness.

• Heat exhaustion may be

accompanied by heat

cramps: sudden painful

muscle spasms in the arms

or legs, and sometimes the

abdomen.

Symptoms and signs of

Sunstroke• Hot, dry skin

• No sweating (usually)

• Skin is first flushed, then pale or purple

• Hyperventilation (rapid, shallow breathing)

• Rapid, bounding pulse (alternates between a higher intensity than normal, then disappears quickly)

• Body temperature rises

rapidly to 40°C or higher

• Headache

• Muscle cramps

• Dilated pupils

• Signs of mental disorder may include incoherent speech, disorientation, confusion, aggressive speech or behavior, agitation and hallucinations.

• Lethargy or stupor (reactions become extremely slow and sluggish)

• Convulsions

• Loss of consciousness

• Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include:

• Weakness and fatigue

• Tense or aching muscles

• Nausea and vomiting

• Pale, clammy skin

• Weak, rapid pulse

• Confusion

• Normal body temperature (usually)

• Heat cramps

• Heavy sweating

• Dizziness or lightheadedness

• Fainting

• Dark yellow or orange urine

• Headache

• Diarrhea

Sunburn

• A sunburn is a burn to living tissuesuch as skin produced by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, commonly from the sun's rays.

• Usual mild symptoms in humans and animals include red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch, general fatigue, and mild dizziness.

• An excess of UV-radiation can be life-threatening in extreme cases. Exposure of the skin to lesser amounts of UV radiation will often produce a suntan.

Basic Approach

The primary

treatment goal for

sunstroke is to lower

the elevated body

temperature rapidly in

a controlled fashion.

Emergency care of sunstroke

• Remove the person's clothing and immerse the body in a cold water bath. If this is not possible, cover the body with a wet sheet or towels, sponge down the body with cool water or rub the limbs with ice-cubes.

• If water supply is limited, cooling the head and neck becomes the priority.

• Place ice packs (if available) at the neck, armpits and groin.

• Fan the person with a newspaper, towel or electric fan to increase air flow and evaporation.

• After the bath, move the

person to a cool place.

• Elevate the feet to direct blood

back toward the head.

• Massage the extremities (arms

and legs) to encourage the

return of cool blood to the

brain and the core of the body.

• If the person is conscious,

encourage him or her to sip

water or a soft drink.

• While cooling the body down, take the person's temperature rectally every 10 minutes and do not allow it to fall below 38.5°C.

• Only immerse the person in a cold bath until their temperature falls to 39.4°C. If you don't have a thermometer, continue with first aid until the body feels cool to the touch. Resume cooling if the body starts to heat up again.

• Sitting in a bathtub of cool water (immersion method) can remove a significant amount of heat in a relatively short period of time.

However, immersion in very cold water is counterproductive, as it causes vasoconstriction in the skin and thereby prevents heat from escaping the body core.

Heat cramps

Heat cramps are

painful, involuntary

muscle spasms that

usually occur during

heavy exercise in hot

environments.

• Heat cramps are muscle spasms that result from loss of large amount of salt and water through exercise. Heat cramps are associated with cramping in the abdomen, arms and calves. This can be caused by inadequate consumption of fluids or electrolytes.

• Frequently, they don't occur until sometime later, especially at night or when relaxing. Heavy sweating causes heat cramps, especially when the water is replaced without also replacing salt or potassium.

What to Do…?

• Rest briefly and cool down

• Drink clear juice or an

electrolyte-containing sports

drink

• Practice gentle, range-of-motion

stretching and gentle massage of

the affected muscle group

• Don't resume strenuous activity

for several hours or longer after

heat cramps go away

• Although heat cramps can be quite painful,

they usually don't result in permanent

damage.

• In order to prevent them, one may drink

electrolyte solutions such as Sports drinks

during the day or eating more fruits like

bananas.

Sunstroke in Ayurveda

• Kalabala pravritha

roga

• Vyapanna Rithukritha

Vyadhi

• Greeshma rithu related

changes

Water is essential for life…

So is Kapha dosha with Sneha guna

• Theekshnamsu

• Kaphakashaya

• Vathakopa

Loosing the Balance……

Samprapti Ghatakas

• Pitha vatha spectrum

• Soumya dhathu kshaya

• Ojokshaya

1. Greeshma

Rithu

Focus Areas

2. Udakavaha

Srothodushti

3.Rakthavaha

Srothodushti

4. Dhoomopahatha

5. Swedathiyoa /Athisweda chikitsa

6. Athidagdha in Agnikarma

7. Dahadi Jwara

8. Rajika – A Kshudra roga of skin

Areas of focus

• Greeshmacharya

• Pithahara chikitsa

• Udakavahadushtichikitsa

• Dahadi jwara chikitsa

• AthiSwedachikitsa/Swedathiyoga chikitsa

• Dhoomopahathachikitsa

• Ojokara chikitsa

Management Principles

• Acute Phase

• Chronic Phase

Bahya chikitsa

• Parisheka

• Avagaha

• Lepana

Ayurvedic ORS

• Paneeya Kalpanas

• Paneeyas mentioned in Athisara

• Paneeys mentioned in Thrishna chikitsa

Drugs

• Drakshadi

• Guloochyadi

• Saribadi

• Parookshakadi

• Thikthakam etc…

Daha Prasamana Gana by Charaka-

Laja,Chandana,Kasmarya etc

Thrishna nigraha gana by Charaka

Shadanga Paneeya

Ksheerivrikshatwak Kwadha

External use

• Sathadhouthaghritha

• Mahathikthaka ghritha

• Pindathaila

• Chandanadi lepa…

Seasonal Life Style Modifications

• Avoid exposure to sunlight

• More water intake

• Gardens and Parks

• Non Spicy food

• Mental fitness

• No Alcohol

• More fruits and juices…

Diet

• Mandha

• Laja tharppana

• Panaka/Paneeyas

• Ksheera based preparations

• Phalavargas –

Dadima,Draksha,Mocha etc

‘Care Nature,Cure Naturally….’

The Future

• Nature

• Development…?

• Man