What Is Heat Stroke?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. How Do You Tell If You Are Experiencing Heat Stroke?
Being able to identify the signs that you are experiencing heat stroke early on is vital to being able to get to a safe area or call for help. If you start to feel faint or experience unusual cramping of your muscles, it’s time to stop and asses your situation. While you may only be experiencing the earliest signs of heat stroke, known as heat exhaustion, it is better not to push yourself over the edge.
If you’re feeling dizzy, start blacking out or throw up, you may have a more serious emergency on your hands. Immediately stop what you’re doing and move to a shaded or air-conditioned area. Call for assistance as soon as you can and consider calling 911.
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