Heat Stroke Symptoms : Symptoms of Heat Stroke
Heat Stroke Symptoms is actually highly associated with body temperature, and also recognized a form of hyperthermia. Heat stroke is a serious health emergency that can be deadly if not quickly and correctly. Heat Stroke Symptoms can sometimes mimic those of heart attack or other conditions. Sometimes a person experiences symptoms of heat exhaustion before progressing to heat stroke symptoms.
Heat Stroke Symptoms
Our bodies normally generates heat as a result of metabolism, and is typically able to dissipate the heat by radiation of heat through the skin or by evaporation of sweat. However, in extreme heat, high humidity, or vigorous physical exertion under the sun, the body may not be able to dissipate the heat and the body temperature rises, sometimes up to 106 F (41.1 C) or higher. Yet another cause of heat stroke symptoms is dehydration. A dehydrated person may not be able to sweat quick enough to dissipate heat, which causes the body temperature to rise. Heat stroke symptoms is also often referred to as heatstroke or sun stroke. Severe hyperthermia is defined as a body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher. Heat stroke can kill or cause damage to the brain and other internal organs. Even though stroke symptoms mostly affects people over age 50, Heat Stroke Symptoms also takes a toll on healthy young men or women.
Heat Stroke Symptoms and signs
- Throbbing headache
- Dizziness and light-headedness
- Lack of sweating despite the heat
- Red, hot, and dry skin
- Muscle weakness or cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rapid heartbeat, which may be either strong or weak
- Rapid, shallow breathing
- Behavioral changes such as confusion, disorientation, or staggering
- Seizures
- Unconsciousness
