Signs Of Deadly Condition Revealed

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are serious conditions if they are not treated quickly and effectively, but people can ignore the symptoms and pass them off as normal during hot weather. 

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion can occur when people get too hot, during a heat wave or in a hot climate.
They can also occur when people are doing too much strenuous exercise and experts argue possible heatstroke must be treated as quickly as possible.
Heat exhaustion happened when people become very hot and start to lose water or salt from the body, where as heat stroke means the body can no longer cool itself - causing the person’s body temperature to become dangerously high.
Heat stroke usually occurs when the core temperature of the body reaches over 40C.
Heatstroke is less common, but more serious.It can put a strain on the brain, heart, lungs, liver and kidneys, and can be life-threatening, according to NHS Choices.
Experts warn heat exhaustion or heatstroke can develop quickly - or gradually over several hours or days.
The NHS said symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

1. Headache
2. Dizziness
3. Confusion
4.  Loss of appetite 
5. Excess Sweating 
6. Pale skin
7. Cramps in the arms, legs and stomach
8. Fast breathing or pulse
9. Temperature of 37 degree or above
10.  Intense thirst

The symptoms of heat stroke include: dry hot skin, no sweating and a temperature of 40C or above. People suffering with the condition should be moved to a cool place, and any unnecessary clothing should be removed.

People should lie down and raise their feet and drink plenty of water. Experts also suggest cooling a patient’s skin with cool water or ice packs.

If their condition does not improve after 30 minutes Dr Thomas Waite from PHE said: “Much of the advice on beating the heat is common sense and for most people there’s nothing to really worry about.

“For some people, such as older people, those with underlying health conditions and those with young children, the summer heat can bring real health risks.

“That’s why we’re urging everyone to keep an eye on those you know who may be at risk this summer. If you’re able, ask if your friends, family or neighbours need any support.

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