10 Syncope Symptoms
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Clammy Skin
When a person's body becomes too hot, it can sometimes result in heat exhaustion which, if ignored, could lead to the sometimes life-threatening condition heat stroke.3‘Heatstroke.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 18 Aug. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heat-stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20353581 Heat exhaustion can sometimes lead to syncope.
Individuals with heat stroke may notice their hands are all sweaty and clammy. This is the body's normal response to overheating. The sweat produced helps the body to cool down. Clammy skin not caused by overheating may signify a more serious condition such as hypotension or internal bleeding.
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