1. HEAT
STROKE
1 Headache And Dizziness
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3
4
Unconsciousness
Red, Hot And Dry Skin
Muscle Weakness Or Cramps
5 Nausea And Vomiting
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7
8
Increased Heartbeat Rate
Rapid Breathing
Confusion Or Staggering
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10
Red, Hot And Dry Skin
Lack Of Sweating Despite The Heat
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2
3
Dehydration
Alcohol consumption
Intense physical activity
4
5
Exposure to excessive hot environment
Wearing clothes that prevent sweat from evaporating
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2
3
A cold bath to lower the body temperature
Wrapping the patient in a blanket and
applying ice packs.
Misting cold water over the body and using
hot air to evaporate it.
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2
3
Drink plenty of fluids
Wear light and loose fitting clothes
Never leave anyone in the parked car
4Apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses
Symptoms
Causes
Treatment
Prevention
Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia in which body’s temperature
increases dramatically more than 40 degrees Celsius. If not addressed on
time, it can affect the working of central nervous system.
After lightning, heat stroke is India's
deadliest natural calamity.
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Sector 21, Panchkula,
Haryana, India
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