Saturday Night Fever hit the silver screen in 1977 and epitomised the culture of the time. Disco music, flared trousers and pure escapism. Saturdays remain the most popular night for going out, although it has very much moved on from the days of John Travolta and bell-bottoms. But the pleasure-seeking lifestyle has remained and spawned a collection of what might be referred to as the “Saturday night conditions”.
Let’s start with “fever”. It’s important not to overlook the risk of overheating on a night out. Get caught up in the beat and prolonged, frenetic dancing can raise your temperature to new heights. This can lead to severe dehydration – which if you’re not careful, can land you in A&E. So keep sipping that water.
The clubbing drug, ecstasy, is well known for its ability to cause overheating too. One study that examined the effect of the drug on clubbers found that it raised their body temperatures at least one or two degrees higher than those who hadn’t used it. The other associated dangers mean it’s never a good idea to use it.
