Understanding heat exhaustion: TikTok Doctor explains
Global warming is no joke; it is a grim reality. The Earth is literally burning before our eyes, and activists are striving to persuade politicians to change their stance on ecology and fossil fuels. The heat is not only impacting the planet but also taking a toll on human health. The TikTok Doctor explains what heat exhaustion is.
Anyone who observes global events can see that climate change is a sad reality we must confront. Unfortunately, high temperatures affect not only the planet but also people. Beyond merely making us feel hot, global warming can cause symptoms that are difficult to explain, which may actually be heat exhaustion.
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Konrad Skotnicki, known online as the TikTok Doctor, is an influencer promoting science on social media. With a PhD in chemical engineering, he has a talent for explaining complex or seemingly difficult topics in an engaging manner. He educates his followers about various phenomena we observe daily. Recently, he explained what heat exhaustion is.
TikTok doctor explains heat exhaustion
On Monday, 22 July, Konrad Skotnicki shared a video on TikTok discussing the reality of heat exhaustion, a consequence of climate change. He explained how high temperatures affect people's mood and behaviour, making them feel unlike themselves due to the weather conditions they must endure.
"Have you been feeling constantly exhausted and off-kilter lately? Welcome to the era of heat exhaustion. Yes, that's the official medical term. We've had 16 RCB alerts in the last month, indicating some kind of weather crisis every other day. [...] What is heat exhaustion anyway? When the ambient temperature rises, your body activates several defence mechanisms. Blood vessels dilate, increasing blood flow to the skin, which helps to release heat to the environment," the TikTok Doctor explains.
"Sweat glands work at full speed, producing sweat that evaporates to cool the skin. The heart speeds up, pumping blood faster to support these processes. But when it's been too hot for too long, yet not hot enough to cause heat stroke, unusual symptoms arise that we wouldn't normally associate with the temperature outside. These include waking up exhausted because it was too hot during the night, feeling inexplicably anxious, or experiencing reduced urine output because most of the water drains out through sweat," the influencer elaborates.
Skotnicki adds that excessively high temperatures can also trigger nausea and the vomiting reflex. He concludes by saying that this is what a climate crisis looks like: most of us will be exhausted for two months during the summer. The TikTok Doctor urges everyone to stay hydrated and seek shade whenever possible.
