Heat stroke
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Content medically reviewed byDr. Rakshith BharadwajMD, Internal MedicineView full profile onLinkedInWhat is Heat stroke?Treatment optionsNutritional adviceHow is this diagnosed?SymptomsSymptomsIf you are experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.The symptoms include:Body temperature of 104°F or higher obtained using a rectal thermometerAltered mental state such as confusion, agitation, irritability, disorientation, deliriumAltered behavior such as slurred speech, staggeringSeizures, comaAlteration in sweat leading to dry skinHeadacheDizziness or lightheadednessNausea and/or vomitingFlushed or reddened skinRapid or fast breathing and heart beatMuscle weakness or cramps Body temperature of 104°F or higher obtained using a rectal thermometer Altered mental state such as confusion, agitation, irritability, disorientation, delirium Altered behavior such as slurred speech, staggering Seizures, coma Alteration in sweat leading to dry skin Headache Dizziness or lightheadedness Nausea and/or vomiting Flushed or reddened skin Rapid or fast breathing and heart beat Muscle weakness or cramps Heatstroke results from two main reasons: Hot weather: Prolonged exposure to heat Strenuous activity or intense physical activity such as military training or participating in sports in hot weather Other factors that could lead to heatstroke include: Wearing excess clothing Drinking too much alcohol Not Drinking adequate amount of water or being dehydrated Ageing, as the ability to cope with Hot weather decreases with age Lack of proper air conditioning Certain medications that lead to dehydration Medical conditions such as heart and lung diseases Remain indoors during hot weather Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing in high temperatures Drink plenty of fluids Protect yourself from sunburn Do not leave anyone in a parked car, especially during hot weather Rest adequately during long working hours Be cautious in hot temperatures if you suffer from any heart or lung diseases Vital organ damage, which in severe cases can be permanent Death due to multiple organ failure
Body temperature of 104°F or higher obtained using a rectal thermometer
Altered mental state such as confusion, agitation, irritability, disorientation, delirium
Altered behavior such as slurred speech, staggering
Seizures, coma
Alteration in sweat leading to dry skin
Headache
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Nausea and/or vomiting
Flushed or reddened skin
Rapid or fast breathing and heart beat
Muscle weakness or cramps
Heatstroke results from two main reasons:
Hot weather: Prolonged exposure to heat
Strenuous activity or intense physical activity such as military training or participating in sports in hot weather
Other factors that could lead to heatstroke include:
Wearing excess clothing
Drinking too much alcohol
Not Drinking adequate amount of water or being dehydrated
Ageing, as the ability to cope with Hot weather decreases with age
Lack of proper air conditioning
Certain medications that lead to dehydration
Medical conditions such as heart and lung diseases
Remain indoors during hot weather
Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing in high temperatures
Drink plenty of fluids
Protect yourself from sunburn
Do not leave anyone in a parked car, especially during hot weather
Rest adequately during long working hours
Be cautious in hot temperatures if you suffer from any heart or lung diseases
Vital organ damage, which in severe cases can be permanent
Death due to multiple organ failure
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