Summer heat wave alert: Doctors report 3-4 kids daily with dehydration, vomiting, and dizziness |
Summer heat wave alert: Doctors report 3-4 kids daily with dehydration, vomiting, and dizziness
Doctors are reporting 3-4 children daily suffering from dehydration, vomiting, and dizziness due to the rising summer heatwave. Experts warn parents to stay alert as extreme temperatures increase health risks among kids across affected regions.
New Delhi: With temperatures climbing early across several parts of India, paediatricians are seeing a worrying increase in heat-related complaints among children, especially those in the 5-14 age group. Doctors say children are particularly vulnerable during hot weather because they often fail to recognise thirst early, spend long hours outdoors during school or play, and may not drink enough water to compensate for fluid loss. Recent reports have also flagged rising concern over dehydration and heat exhaustion in children as heatwave conditions intensify.
Doctors are now urging parents to act before mild symptoms turn serious. Dr Amit Gupta, Senior Consultant – Paediatrician & Neonatologist at Motherhood Hospitals, Noida, said children are increasingly arriving with complaints linked to heat exposure, dehydration and mild heat exhaustion. He noted that common symptoms include headache, fatigue, vomiting or nausea, dizziness, weakness, mild fever and reduced appetite, making hydration, summer safety and close monitoring essential for families during this period.
Children most at risk in summer heat
Children between 5 and 14 years are among the most affected because they are often outdoors during school hours, commute times and evening play, increasing direct exposure to high temperatures. Health experts note that children also tend to........