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Heat exhaustion is a form of severe heat disease. This is a medical emergency. Heat exhaustion is caused by loss of water and electrolyte through sweating.
Video Heat exhaustion
Cause
Common causes of heat exhaustion include:
- Hot, sunny, humid weather
- Exertion, especially in hot and humid weather
- Because of thermoregulation disorders, parents and infants can suffer serious heat illness even at rest, if the weather is hot and humid outside, and they do not get enough cold air.
- Some drugs, such as diuretics, antihistamines, beta-blockers, alcohols, ecstasy, and amphetamines can cause an increased risk of heat exhaustion.
Particularly during physical activity, risk factors for heat exhaustion include:
- Wear dark, soft, or insulated clothing; hat; and/or helmets (for example, soccer pads or sports wheels)
- Has a higher body fat percentage
- Dehydration
- Fever
- Some medications, such as beta blockers and antipsychotic drugs
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Signs and symptoms
Symptoms of heat exhaust include nausea, dizziness, irritability, headache, thirst, weakness, high body temperature, excessive sweating, and decreased urine output.
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Treatment
First aid
First aid for heat exhaustion includes:
- Moving people to cool places
- After the patient removed the extra layer of clothing
- Cool the patient by fanning them and put a wet towel on their body
- Make them lie down and lift their feet if they feel dizzy
- Have them drink water or sports drinks - but only if they are awake, not confused or vomited
- Reverse the person next to them if they vomit
Emergency medical care
If someone with heat exhaustion is receiving medical treatment, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or doctors and/or nurses may also:
- Give them additional oxygen
- Give them intravenous fluids and electrolytes if they are too confused to drink and/or vomit
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Prognosis
If left untreated, heat exhaustion may develop into a heat stroke.
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See also
- Working heat stress
- Heat stroke
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References
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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