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Heat wave prompts health warnings on hydration, blood pressure and safe travel
Health authorities across several countries warned that the ongoing heat wave raises the risk of dehydration, hyponatremia and heat‑stroke. Experts advise drinking about 2.5 L of fluid daily, including water‑rich foods such as watermelon, cucumber and tomatoes, and adding modest amounts of salty foods or salty ayran to replace lost electrolytes.
Cardiologists highlighted that each 5 °C rise in ambient temperature can increase heart‑attack risk by roughly 5 %, while vasodilation often lowers blood pressure and can cause sudden drops or spikes in hypertensive patients. Doctors stressed that patients must not alter their blood‑pressure medication without a physician’s guidance.
Drivers were cautioned that safe driving time falls from around 80 minutes at 30 °C to about 53 minutes near 40 °C, recommending regular water breaks, rest periods in shade and use of vehicle climate control. Similar advice was given to travelers, pregnant women, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, urging them to stay in cool environments, wear light clothing and seek medical help promptly if heat‑stroke symptoms appear.
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AMSS · Automobile and Motorists Safety Service (AMSS) · Croatia · Doç. Dr. Emrah Erdal · Dr. Burcu Tokuç · Dr. Cengiz Başar · Dr. Charlotte Mills · Dr. Emrah Erdal · Dr. Tijana Petrović · European corridor 10 · Heat Wave · Mirela Marić
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Light‑coloured urine indicates adequate hydration, while dark urine, dry mouth, dizziness or headache may signal dehydration. vocentar.com · opserver.mk · koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [● 5 SOURCES] Experts recommend drinking water regularly throughout the day rather than large amounts at once. vocentar.com · opserver.mk · koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [● 5 SOURCES] Children, the elderly and people with chronic illnesses such as diabetes or kidney disease are at higher risk of dehydration and should monitor fluid intake closely. vocentar.com · opserver.mk · koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [● 5 SOURCES] About one‑fifth of daily fluid intake can be obtained from water‑rich foods such as watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, strawberries, oranges, salad, yogurt and light soups. vocentar.com · opserver.mk · koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [● 5 SOURCES] High temperatures, sun exposure and increased sweating raise the risk of dehydration, fatigue and heat‑stroke. vocentar.com · opserver.mk · koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [● 5 SOURCES] The U.S. National Institute of Health suggests an average daily fluid intake of about nine cups for women and thirteen cups for men, with higher needs during extreme heat. vocentar.com · opserver.mk · koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [● 5 SOURCES] During a heat wave, feeling thirsty should not be the sole trigger to drink water because it often indicates the body has already begun losing fluids. vocentar.com · opserver.mk · koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [● 5 SOURCES] Alcohol consumption increases dehydration risk, especially in high temperatures; sugary drinks and sodas should be avoided. vocentar.com · opserver.mk · koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [● 5 SOURCES] Experts advise drinking fluids regularly throughout the day rather than large amounts at once. vocentar.com · opserver.mk · koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Public Health Institute (ISHP) recommends avoiding direct sun exposure between 11:00 and 17:00, wearing light clothing, using shade, staying hydrated, and avoiding alcohol, sugary and caffeinated/ koha.mk · shenja.tv · tocka.com.mk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] AMSS recommends checking vehicle cooling system and fluid levels before long summer trips. www.espreso.co.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hyponatremia can cause headache, fatigue, nausea, and muscle cramps. m.metro-portal.hr