What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Summary
Heat exhaustion happens when the body gets too hot and struggles to cool down, causing sweating, dizziness, and weakness. Heatstroke is more serious and occurs when the body's temperature rises dangerously high, needing urgent medical care. To help someone with heat exhaustion, move them to a cool place, remove extra clothes, cool their skin, and give them water.Key Facts
- Heat exhaustion causes heavy sweating, headache, dizziness, cramps, and feeling very thirsty.
- Young children, older adults, and people with health conditions are more at risk.
- Heat exhaustion can progress to heatstroke, which is life-threatening.
- Heatstroke symptoms include no sweating, confusion, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
- If someone does not improve after 30 minutes of cooling and drinking water, call emergency services.
- To cool someone down, use cool wet clothes, fans, or sprays and help them rest in shade or air conditioning.
- Certain medicines and alcohol can increase the risk of heat-related illness.
- Sports drinks or water can help rehydrate a person suffering from heat exhaustion.
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