Symptoms of heat stroke
The signs and symptoms are including:
- High body temperature:
A core body temperature of 104F or higher, obtained with a rectal thermometer, is the main sign of heatstroke.
- Altered mental state or behavior:
Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, irritability, delirium, seizures and coma can all come from heatstroke.
- Alteration in sweating:
In heatstroke brought on the by hot weather, your skin will feel hot and dry to the touch. However in heatstroke brought on by strenuous exercise, the skin may feel dry or slightly moist.
- Nausea and vomiting:
They may feel sick to your stomach or vomit.
- Flushed skin:
Skin may turn red as the body temperature increase.
- Rapid breathing:
The breathing may become rapid and shallow.
- Racing heart rate:
The pulse may significantly increase because heat stress places a tremendous burden on heart to help cool the body.
- Headache:
It will cause severe headache.