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Heatstroke is a condition in which the body becomes overheated in a relatively short space of time. It can be a life threatening condition, requiring urgent medical attention.
Abnormally high body temperatures or hyperthermia, may occur in several different circumstances, such as:
* classic heatstroke (also called sunstroke: a little misleading because the condition can arise without the direct effect of the sun) when, typically, the skin is flushed, red and dry.
heatstroke caused by exertion, which often occurs in conjunction with pronounced physical exertion, eg sports activity.
in extensive burns (including sunburn), where the sweat glands have been damaged or destroyed.
in a number of less common medical conditions, such as overactivity of the thyroid gland.
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What is the root of heat stroke?
lack of hydration
How does alcohol cause heat stroke?
alcohol causes dehydration which makes you more vulnerable to heat stroke
What is the cause of heat stroke?
lack of hydration
Can lack of sweating cause a heat stroke?
Normally, humans sweat copiously to reduce body heat. If sweating was prevented, then body heat would build up and cause a heat stroke - blinding headache and collapse.
What can broken air conditioning cause?
well, it can cause a warm house! resulting in a heat stroke.
How does heat waves effect people?
a heat wave can cause : dehydration, heat stroke, lethargy which is lack of energy or sleepiness
Is heat wave and heat stroke the same?
no. a heat wave is weather, a heat stroke is a health condition.
Can you die from heat strock?
Overheating is a very concerning issue. Many have overheated during normal, every day, outside, activities. These people who have overheated can suffer a heat stroke. The heat stroke can and most likely will cause a person to die.
What is preferred measure for heat stroke?
Quick cooling of the person. Heat stroke is not simply being exhausted. Your body has lost the ability to regulate temperature. Most heat stroke victims will have hot, DRY, red skin. Ice, cold water, applied liberally to the whole body. Get the person to medical care as soon as possible. Heat stroke can kill you or cause permanent brain damage.
Can Viagra cause mini stroke?
Yes. All of these drugs have been associated with stokes and heat attacks.
Is the most severe form of heat illness and you a life threatening emergency?
heat stroke
Is the most severe form of heat illness and is a life-threatening emergency.?
heat stroke
