Ask A Doctor: How Can One Recognize And Avoid Heat Exhaustion And Heat Stroke, Which Are Severe Forms Of Dehydration?

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Bachelor in Nutrition · 10 years of experience · Argentina

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Expert opinion from Dr. Anuvitha Kamath

MBBS · 3 years of experience · India

Heat exhaustion or heat stroke can be recognized by certain symptoms like a raised body temperature of more than 103 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat stroke happens when the body temperature rises for more than 106 degrees F and lasts for about 10 to 15 minutes. If not treated immediately, it can lead to swelling and damage to the brain and other vital organs. This can cause permanent organ damage and can lead to death. There will be symptoms of hot red skin, dizziness, nausea, fast stronger pulse, headache, confusion, and loss of consciousness in heat stroke. In heat exhaustion, there will be signs of heavy profuse sweating, cold clammy skin, muscle cramps, fast weak pulse, dizziness, headache, and passing out. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be avoided by wearing light and loose clothing, drinking plenty of fluids, avoiding excess exercise, avoiding sunlight in the afternoon hours, avoiding consumption of alcohol, taking cool baths, placing cool wet clothes on the body, cold pack application, taking oral rehydration solution, and moving to a cooler place.

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Expert opinion from Dr. Himabindu Sreenivasulu

MBBS · 1 years of experience · India

Recognizing and avoiding heat exhaustion and heat stroke, severe forms of dehydration is crucial for staying safe in hot weather. Early signs of heat exhaustion include excessive sweating, cool and moist skin, weakness, nausea, dizziness, and headache. To prevent heat exhaustion, move to a cooler place, rest, hydrate, and remove excess clothing. Heat stroke, marked by hot and dry skin, high body temperature, confusion, and rapid pulse, is a medical emergency. Seek immediate help, move to cooler surroundings, and attempt to lower body temperature. Preventing heat-related illnesses entails staying hydrated, dressing appropriately, and being vigilant for symptoms to act promptly and avoid life-threatening heat stroke.

Expert opinion from Dr. Spoorthi Prakash

MBBS · 8 years of experience · India

When a person is exposed to higher temperatures for a longer time, without adequate hydration, he may experience heat exhaustion and stroke. Main symptoms are dizziness, nausea, headache, irritability, weakness, heavy sweating. The first stage is heat cramps, which should alert to be careful, if any seizures, loss of consciousness immediate medical attention to be sought. It can be avoided by using loose clothing, fanning oneself, applying ice or cool wet towels and frequently drinking cool water.

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