What Should Be Done After Exposure To Extreme Heat?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

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Mon, 26 May 2014 Answered on

Mon, 16 Jun 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : I just rode 8.7 miles and it's 92 degrees. I'm cooling down should I do anything different?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Slower the better

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

If you have come through hot sun then the cooling process should be slower to avoid sudden changes in body's thermoregulation.

If this is not taken care of you may get cold or temporary excess fatigue.

Avoid drinking too cold water too.

Hope, I answered your query.

Please do ask if any doubts.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar