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High humidity health effects: Summer and rainy season is often very disturbing. As soon as you get out, the sticky humid and sharp sweat tired the body. Many times people think that only heat causes dehydration, but the truth is that in humidity, the body loses as much water as in summer. In this article, we will understand why there is a lack of water in the body at the time of humidity and how to avoid it?
The only difference between humid and scorching heat is that sweat in humidity does not dry up quickly and we realize it late. This is the reason that the risk of dehydration increases even more in the humid season. Many times people also ignore thirst, think that everything is normal. But the real game starts from here. If the initial signs are understood, then a lot of trouble can be avoided.
Why is dehydration more in humidity?
Dr. Ajit Jain in Medicine Department at GTB Hospital in Delhi It is said that when there is humidity in the weather, that is, when there is moisture in the air, the body sweats a lot but the body does not get cold. In general, when sweating, it evaporates and cools the body. But the humid air is already so moisture that sweat does not dry easily. At the same time, water and electrolyte (sodium and potassium) exits the body rapidly. If this deficiency is not met, then there is a lack of water in the body i.e. dehydration.
What are the initial symptoms of dehydration?
1 first symptom Is feeling tired again and again. Whether you are sitting in the office or resting at home, if there is a lack of water in the body, then energy starts decreasing.
2 is another signal Frequent headache. In the humidity, water and electrolyte (sodium and potassium) in the body are rapidly out, causing minerals to decrease and starts dizziness or headache.
3 third signal Dry lips and throat- If you are feeling thirsty again and again in the humid season, feeling like drinking water or the tongue and throat are drying, then it can also be alarm of dehydration.
When do serious symptoms of dehydration appear?
But it is a matter of real concern when the color of urine turns dark yellow. This is a direct indication that the body is trying to save water. Some people also have a strong heartbeat and muscle cramps in this season, which clearly suggests that there is an imbalance of electrolytes in the body.
What to drink to avoid dehydration?
- First of all, do not just wait for thirst.
- Drink water every 1-2 hours
- Coconut water, lemonade and ORS are the best options.
- If you are out of the house in the humid season, then keep a bottle of water.
- Reduce the amount of caffeine in the humid season
- Making away from sweet and soft drinks, they absorb water more in the body.