Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion - How to Prevent Heat Exhaustion - Protecting Your Good Health
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Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke
Including tips on preventing heat exhaustion to protect your good health.
The bad news is that heat exhaustion can be a killer. The great news is that it is preventable by following a few simple steps:
- Plan ahead when your day is centered amid the elements of heat. We are no match for Mother Nature. Always carry sufficient water, and plan your activities in the coolest part of the day such as early morning or late evening.
Be sure to protect your head from the heat whether it be in the form of a hat or umbrella. The hat should be adequately lined - not paper thin, so that it blocks as much heat as possible. And because our heads produce quite a lot of heat on their lonesome, lift up the hat to remove penned-up heat every now and then.
Rushing serves to intensify heat, so move slowly.
Sports drinks can assist in maintaining and restoring electrolyte balance.
Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke
The signs of heat exhaustion appear differently in adults and children, particularly in very small children who may be unable to convey their distress. In children, watch for the following:
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- when crying, no tears
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- diapers remain dry
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- dry mouth and tongue
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- sunken tummy, sunken eyes, sunken cheeks
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- listlessness
Adults may experience the following warning signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke:
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- confusion, feeling light-headed, foggy thoughts
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- headache
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- dry skin, hot skin, fever, no sweating*
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- thirst
If the above warning signs of heat exhaustion occur, get out of the heat immediately into cooler quarters. If symptoms do not quickly moderate, seek emergency help.
* In the event of no sweating, seek emergency help immediately.
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