HEAT EXHAUSTION
HEAT STROKE
is characterized by:
symptoms include:
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Agitation
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Cool and clammy skin
Confusion, delirium or loss of consciousness
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Confusion or anxiety
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Convulsions
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Dizziness
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Lack of sweating
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Excessive thirst
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Decreased urination
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Fainting
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Blood in urine or stool
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Headache
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Dizziness or vertigo
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Heavy sweating
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Fatigue
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M uscle aches and cramps
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Headache
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Nausea and vomiting
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Nausea
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Slow heartbeat
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Weakness and fatigue
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Rapid heart rate •
Shortness of breath
Summer heat can affect anyone "I take routes that have a lot of shade when I'm walking. I also make it a point to find some trails that are shady to keep the sun off my skin."
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Heat-related illnesses can happen to anyone in hot, humid conditions. It’s important to not only rely on self-diagnosing based on the symptoms, but to act right away. The first thing to do is get out of the sun and heat and seek a cooler area. But if the symptoms worsen, seek medical attention immediately.
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