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The following are common causes of heat emergencies:.Alcohol use Dehydration Heart disease High temperatures or humidity Medications such as diuretics, neuroleptics, phenothiazines, and anticholinergics Prolonged or excessive exercise Sweat gland ...
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The diagnosis of heat cramps usually involves the observation of individual symptoms such as muscle cramping and thirst. Diagnosis of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, however, may require a physician to review the medical history, document symptom...
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Diagnosis of heat cramps usually involves observation of symptoms such as muscle cramping and thirst. Diagnosis of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, however, may require a healthcare worker to review the child's medical history, document symptoms, ...
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Heat emergencies fall into three categories of increasing severity: heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke.Heat illnesses are easily preventable by taking precautions in hot weather.Children, elderly, and obese people have a higher risk of d...
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Detailed information on dehydration and heat stroke, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention
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Detailed information on dehydration and heat stroke, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention
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The brain carries a temperature regulator that keeps the body near a healthy 98°F. But prolonged exposure to extreme heat may confuse this natural thermostat. Remember: When body temperature goes way out of line, trouble isn't far behind.
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Even if you're fairly well conditioned, overdoing it may lead to heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heatstroke, causing the body to lose its ability to sweat.
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Detailed information on dehydration and heat stroke, including symptoms, treatment, and prevention
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The four most common heat-related emergencies are cramps, fainting, exhaustion, and heat strokes. These illnesses occur when the body can no longer cool itself properly.
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