What are the common symptoms of heatstroke?

Updated On: 23 April, 2024 08:06 PM IST | Editor

Heatstroke occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. The body`s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body fails to cool down

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Heatstroke occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. The body`s temperature rises rapidly, the sweating mechanism fails, and the body fails to cool down

<p><strong>High body temperature: </strong>A core body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher, obtained with a rectal thermometer, is the main sign of heatstroke.</p>

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High body temperature: A core body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher, obtained with a rectal thermometer, is the main sign of heatstroke.

<p><strong>Altered mental state or behaviour:</strong> Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures and coma can all result from heatstroke.</p>

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Altered mental state or behaviour: Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures and coma can all result from heatstroke.

<p><strong>Alteration in sweating:</strong> In heatstroke brought on by hot weather, your skin will feel hot and dry to the touch. However, in heatstroke brought on by strenuous exercise, your skin may feel dry or slightly moist.</p>

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Alteration in sweating: In heatstroke brought on by hot weather, your skin will feel hot and dry to the touch. However, in heatstroke brought on by strenuous exercise, your skin may feel dry or slightly moist.

<p><strong>Racing heart rate: </strong>Your pulse may significantly increase because heat stress places a tremendous burden on your heart to help cool your body.</p>

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Racing heart rate: Your pulse may significantly increase because heat stress places a tremendous burden on your heart to help cool your body.

<p><strong>Nausea and vomiting:</strong> You might also feel sick to your stomach or vomit.</p>

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Nausea and vomiting: You might also feel sick to your stomach or vomit.

<p><strong>Headache: </strong>You might experience a throbbing pain in your head. </p>
<p>Read more about heatstrokes <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/lifestyle/health-and-fitness/article/temperature-soars-imd-warns-of-heatwave-in-mumbai-doctors-share-tips-to-prevent-heatstroke-in-summer-23345421"><strong>here</strong></a>. </p>

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Headache: You might experience a throbbing pain in your head.

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