Is Drinking Water Useful in the Emergency Treatment of Heat Stroke?

In general, drinking water is helpful during first aid for heatstroke, but attention should be paid to the method and amount of consumption. A detailed explanation is as follows:

Heatstroke is a severe form of heat-related illness caused by high temperatures, during which the patient's body loses significant amounts of water and salt, leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. At this time, appropriate water intake can replenish lost fluids, alleviate symptoms of dehydration, help maintain basic metabolic functions, and buy time for subsequent treatment, thus playing a positive role in first aid. However, during heatstroke first aid, attention should be paid to the manner of drinking water. It should be consumed in small amounts frequently, avoiding large quantities at once, which could burden the gastrointestinal system or cause vomiting. If possible, drinking water containing electrolytes or lightly salted water can better replenish lost electrolytes and improve hydration effectiveness.

In daily life, timely hydration is important in high-temperature environments to avoid dehydration-induced heatstroke. If encountering someone suffering from heatstroke, in addition to appropriate hydration, the patient should be promptly moved to a cool, well-ventilated area, and physical cooling measures such as wiping the body with a wet towel should be taken to help relieve the patient's condition.