Patient's question:
My child loves outdoor activities. In the height of summer, I'm very afraid he might suffer from heatstroke. What are the characteristics of heatstroke?Doctor's answer:
Hot weather makes it easy for babies to suffer from heatstroke. The most prominent symptom of heatstroke in children is high fever, often reaching 38-39°C. Parents need to promptly help their children cool down. Additionally, after a child experiences heatstroke, they may first sweat profusely, followed by gradually dry and hot skin without sweat, flushed face, thirst, lethargy, and in some cases, convulsions or coma. Heatstroke in children is dangerous, so parents should take preventive measures and keep cooling and heat-clearing medications at home.