SUN STROKE- PRESENTATION BY DR.S.GOPAKUMAR.PROFESSOR.AYURVEDA COLLEGE ,KANNUR.(ATHREYA AWARDEE-2014)

1. SUNSTROKE
Dr.S.Gopakumar MD (Ay)
MD – Roganidana, MD - Kayachikitsa
Assistant Professor,
Dept. of Roganidana
Govt Ayurveda College,
Thiruvananthapuram.

2. ‘WARM’ WELCOME

3. ‘BHUMI JWARA’
‘Bhoomikku Panikkunnu’

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5. Sunstroke is a life-threatening condition in
which the body's heat-regulating system fails,
due to exposure to high temperatures.

6. Let us remember Vagbhata…….

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8. • Sun stroke is an acute, lifethreatening 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

15. The General Picture…
• Symptoms of sunstroke
include elevated body
temperature
• Hot, dry skin
• Hyperventilation
• Mental confusion
• Eventual unconsciousness.

16. • 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.

17. 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)

18. • Body temperature rises
rapidly to 40°C or higher
• Headache
• Muscle cramps
• Dilated pupils

19. • 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)

20. • 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

21. • Confusion
• Normal body
temperature (usually)
• Heat cramps
• Heavy sweating
• Dizziness or
lightheadedness
• Fainting
• Dark yellow or orange
urine
• Headache
• Diarrhea

22. Sunburn
• A sunburn is a burn to living tissue
such 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.

25. Basic Approach
The primary
treatment goal for
sunstroke is to lower
the elevated body
temperature rapidly in
a controlled fashion.

26. 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 icecubes.
• 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.

27. • 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.

28. • 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.

29. •
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.

30. Heat cramps
Heat cramps are
painful, involuntary
muscle spasms that
usually occur during
heavy exercise in hot
environments.

31. • 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.

32. 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

33. • 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.

34. Sunstroke in Ayurveda

35. • Kalabala pravritha
roga
• Vyapanna Rithukritha
Vyadhi
• Greeshma rithu related
changes

36. Water is essential for life…
So is Kapha dosha with Sneha guna

37. Loosing the Balance……
• Theekshnamsu
• Kaphakashaya
• Vathakopa

38. Samprapti Ghatakas
• Pitha vatha spectrum
• Soumya dhathu
kshaya
• Ojokshaya

39. Focus Areas
1. Greeshma
Rithu

40. 2. Udakavaha
Srothodushti

41. 3.Rakthavaha
Srothodushti

42. 4. Dhoomopahatha

43. 5. Swedathiyoa /Athisweda chikitsa

44. 6. Athidagdha in Agnikarma

45. 7. Dahadi Jwara

46. 8. Rajika – A Kshudra roga of skin

47. Areas of focus
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Greeshmacharya
Pithahara chikitsa
Udakavahadushtichikitsa
Dahadi jwara chikitsa
AthiSwedachikitsa/Swedathiyoga chikitsa
Dhoomopahathachikitsa
Ojokara chikitsa

48. • Acute Phase
• Chronic Phase
Management Principles

49. Bahya chikitsa
• Parisheka
• Avagaha
• Lepana

50. Ayurvedic ORS
• Paneeya Kalpanas
• Paneeyas mentioned in Athisara
• Paneeys mentioned in Thrishna chikitsa

51. Drugs
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Drakshadi
Guloochyadi
Saribadi
Parookshakadi
Thikthakam etc…

52. Daha Prasamana Gana by CharakaLaja,Chandana,Kasmarya etc
Thrishna nigraha gana by Charaka
Shadanga Paneeya
Ksheerivrikshatwak Kwadha

53. External use
• Sathadhouthaghritha
• Mahathikthaka ghritha
• Pindathaila
• Chandanadi lepa…

54. Seasonal Life Style Modifications
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Avoid exposure to sunlight
More water intake
Gardens and Parks
Non Spicy food
Mental fitness
No Alcohol
More fruits and juices…

55. Diet
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Mandha
Laja tharppana
Panaka/Paneeyas
Ksheera based preparations
Phalavargas –
Dadima,Draksha,Mocha etc

57. ‘Care Nature,Cure Naturally….’

58. The Future
• Nature
• Development…?
• Man