Drink enough water! Avoid heat stroke and dehydration

A message from our Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
While getting active at the beach, rainforest or in the bush are great ways to enjoy the great outdoors this summer, Queenslanders must remember the importance of proper hydration and sun safety as hot weather hits.
Dr Dan Bitmead, Nambour General Hospital emergency department director said under the hot Queensland sun, it’s very easy to become dehydrated, especially when physically active, and it’s important to be prepared and always bring water.
“Dehydration is the result of your body losing too much water and not being replaced quickly enough. Your body can lose water very quickly in hot weather by sweating, and you also lose water simply by exhaling,” Dr Bitmead said.
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