Symptoms of Heat Stroke

*Symptoms of Heat Stroke*
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Heat stroke symptoms occur when the body is unable to regulate its temperature because of elevated air temperature. This can result in hyperthermia. Heat stroke symptoms include excessive sweating, elevated temperature, nausea, and headache. Often people with Heat stroke will have somewhat cool and clammy skin. Heat stroke symptoms can be characterized by an increased heart rate and an increased respiratory rate. Often people have signs of dehydration. Heat stroke can result in serious neurological symptoms such as seizure, delirium, or coma.

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Symptoms of Heat Stroke often do not lead directly to the underlying diagnosis and many symptoms can be misleading. Please review all concerns and information found on this website with your health care provider.