What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heatstroke can occur during hot weather, with heatstroke being a medical emergency. Symptoms of heat exhaustion include excessive sweating, dizziness, and a high temperature, while heatstroke can lead to confusion and loss of consciousness. Immediate action is required for heatstroke, including seeking urgent medical help.
- ▪Heat exhaustion can affect anyone, especially during strenuous exercise in high temperatures.
- ▪Symptoms of heat exhaustion include excessive sweating, dizziness, and a temperature of 38C or above.
- ▪Heatstroke is a medical emergency characterized by a core temperature of 40C or above and requires immediate treatment.
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What to do if you think someone has heat exhaustion or heatstroke17 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMichelle RobertsDigital health editorGetty ImagesDuring hot weather, it can be easy to overheat, sometimes resulting in heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Heat exhaustion is not usually serious as long as you can cool yourself down - but heatstroke is a medical emergency which requires immediate treatment.Some groups, including older adults, young children and people with long-term health conditions can be particularly at risk.
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