After days of weather warnings, the heatwave that has been dominating England has finally reached Scotland. An amber warning which was issued to southern Scotland has been extended to the rest of the country as temperatures are set to reach roasting highs of 30c this week.
With the news of scorching weather, Scots have braced themselves for a lot of sweating, sunburn and sleepless nights. But as the sun shines, you may be experiencing some more unusual physical effects.
Luckily, Wales Online have spoken to experts on various bodily issues you may encounter during the heatwave, as well as some top tips on how to treat them.
Here are the top unusual physical effects of extreme heat.“It is really common for nosebleeds to occur during a heatwave,” says Dr Ross Perry, GP and medical director of Cosmedics.“Dry air irritates and dries out the nasal membrane, causing crusts in the nose channels, which can be itchy, especially at night, and then bleeds if you’re scratching, causing further irritation and potential nosebleeds.”They can be more common in the elderly, pregnant women and children, he warns: “If nosebleeds are happening all too often, it’s best to seek the advice of your GP, who can rule anything else out.”What should you do if you get a nosebleed?