{"id":15161,"date":"2023-06-25T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-25T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=15161"},"modified":"2023-06-23T11:48:49","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T17:48:49","slug":"what-are-the-symptoms-of-heat-stroke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/losfresnosnews.net\/?p=15161","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Symptoms Of Heat Stroke?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Learn the symptoms associated with heat-related illnesses, like heat stroke and heat exhaustion<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Young children are among those more at-risk for a heat-related illness. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Written by Paul Schattenberg<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the summer, people tend to spend more time outdoors for longer periods of time, which can lead to a higher risk of a heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion or heat stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The American College of Emergency Physicians reports that each year there are hundreds of fatalities and countless emergency department visits due to heat-related illnesses. Older adults, babies and young children, as well as those with medical conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease or obesity, are particularly susceptible to the heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cWe recommend everyone, especially if they are at a high-risk for heat-related illness, to be aware of the symptoms of heat stress, especially heat exhaustion and heat stroke,\u201d said Mike Lopez, DrPH, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service health program specialist in the agency\u2019s Family and Community Health Unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cHowever, anyone can succumb to heat, especially in humid conditions and in combination with outdoor activity,\u201d Lopez said. \u201cPlus, you have to consider other factors that may be at play such as drinking alcohol, inadequate hydration and possible reactions from medication.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heat exhaustion cause, symptoms<\/strong>
AgriLife Extension specialist Debra Kellstedt, DrPH, said the body naturally heats up during physical activity but normally keeps itself cool by sweating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cHowever, in cases of extreme heat and high humidity, the body heats up faster than it can sufficiently sweat in order to maintain a temperature in the normal range,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Heat exhaustion is the result of an excessive loss of water and\/or salt, usually as a result of excessive sweating, Kellstedt said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Heat exhaustion can occur when the body heats up faster than its ability to cool down. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Courtney Sacco)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Some heat exhaustion symptoms can include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n