India, June 10 -- In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Rajiv Chhabra, Chief Paediatrician at Artemis Hospitals, highlighted that taking precautions is of utmost importance to ward off heatstroke this summer.

He explained how heatstroke can be life-threatening. Dr Rajiv Chhabra said, "Heatstroke is a serious medical emergency that can occur when your body gets too hot, often due to extended exposure to high temperatures or intense physical activity in the heat. It can impact both children and adults, and if not addressed promptly, it can lead to serious damage to vital organs like the brain, heart, kidneys, and muscles. In severe cases, it can even be life-threatening."

To simplify the precautions and even emergency care for heatstroke,...