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Heatstroke is caused by failure of the body’s temperature control system when exposed to excessively high temperatures. Typical symptoms include a headache, nausea, dizziness and confusion.
Heatstroke is caused by failure of the body’s temperature control system when exposed to excessively high temperatures. Typical symptoms include a headache, nausea, dizziness and confusion. Depending on the extent of the damage, the consequences can be life-threatening. Drinking enough and taking breaks to cool off reduce the risk of heatstroke.
In the worst case, heatstroke can lead to circulatory and cardiac arrest.
The following can cause the body to overheat:
Measures while waiting for the doctor
In the case of children, the cooling process should be applied slowly and with great care.
The emergency medical services or a doctor should always be called if heatstroke is suspected or confirmed.
sunstroke, heat exhaustion, fever
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