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Dr Ranj Singh said people were often mistaken when the worst time to go out was in hot weather. (Image: BBC)
Scorching heat will hit England as temperatures rise rapidly on Wednesday. Temperatures are expected to rise up to 40 degrees in some parts of England, with the red alert health warning issued by the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency. Now an expert has revealed the ‘3pm rule’ people should follow to avoid the worst and potentially higher risk of health problems. Doctor and TV presenter Dr Ranj Singh has revealed a very important tip about the heatwave.
Retailers are reporting increased sales of fans, ice cream makers and sunscreen as households struggle to cope with extreme heat. Currys said it had seen an almost 1,500% increase in the number of customers searching for fans on its website compared to last weekend, and a 3,500% increase in searches for air conditioning products in the same period.
With a heatwave currently underway, Dr Ranj shares how heat can affect everyone and offers simple advice for staying safe.
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Dr Ranj Singh said: “I want people to be aware. So think about timing first. Everyone wants to go out in the middle of the day. We know the sun is at its highest between 11am and 3pm, but the temperature actually peaks a little later.”
“Between 15:00 and 17:00. Why is this? Because buildings and roads absorb heat throughout the day and radiate it back out again. Therefore, try to postpone your social activities until later in the evening, preferably when the weather is a little cooler.”
On helping the vulnerable, Dr Ranj said: “This is really important. So we’re talking about people who are very young, very old, people who might be pregnant, people who might have underlying medical conditions.”
“It’s really important to check on them, make sure they have enough supplies. I’m always careful about breastfeeding the babies. Make sure they’re fed properly.”
Temperatures will increase this week (Image: Getty)
She adds: “They may want to breastfeed more often. The first thing I want people to pay attention to is heat exhaustion, which is what happens when you’re exposed to heat for a long time and your body is still able to handle it and still be able to do things.”
“Okay, so you want to cool off a bit. You might want to get somewhere cool beforehand, take off your clothes, get something to drink, get a fan, etc.
“If you can’t cool down enough, you’re heading into heatstroke territory, and that’s a medical emergency. We want you to cool them down quickly.”
“You may want to apply cooling packs to your neck and groin, armpits and call 999. It is a sign of heatstroke and heat exhaustion.
“There’s some great stuff on the NHS website if people want to know what signs to look out for.”
Symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
Symptoms of heat exhaustion
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
- fatigue
- dizziness
- headache
- feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting)
- excessive sweating and skin becoming pale and clammy (change in skin color may be harder to see on brown or black skin)
- cramps in the arms, legs, and stomach
- high temperature
- being very thirsty
- feeling angry
According to reports, the symptoms of heat exhaustion are often the same in adults and children. Mirror.
If someone is showing signs of heat exhaustion, they need to be cooled and hydrated.
Symptoms of heat stroke
Symptoms of heatstroke include:
- a very high temperature
- warm skin without sweating
- rapid breathing and rapid heartbeat
- confusion and unrest
- seizure (appropriate)
- loss of consciousness
Heatstroke is a medical emergency. If someone has symptoms of heatstroke, seek immediate medical attention; You can check the advice on the NHS website.
