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Heat Exhaustion

A heat-related illness characterized by the body's inability to effectively cool itself, typically occurring in higher temperatures or during physical activity (running-based activity, work involving heavy lifting, etc.)

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Symptoms

  • Heavy sweating

  • Cold, pale, and clammy skin

  • Fast, weak pulse

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Muscle cramps

  • Tiredness or weakness

  • Dizziness

  • Headache

  • Fainting (passing out)

Treatment

  • Stop physical activity

  • Move to a cool place

  • Loosen your clothes

  • Put cool, wet cloths on your body or take a cool bath

  • Sip water

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Credit: National Weather Service

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