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Heat Illness

Your body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially when it is very humid, sweating just isn't enough to cool you off. Your body temperature can rise to dangerous levels and you can develop a heat illness.

Most heat illnesses happen when you stay out in the heat too long. Exercising and working outside in high heat can also lead to heat illness. Older adults, young children, and those who are sick or overweight are most at risk. Taking certain medicines or drinking alcohol can also raise your risk.

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  1. Heat Illness (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of these signs, get medical help right away. Heat exhaustion - an illness that can happen after several days ...
  2. ... This may be the first sign of overheating. Heat exhaustion. Heavy sweating, cold and clammy skin, nausea and ... Know the early warning signs of heat exhaustion: Heavy sweating ... Headache Nausea or vomiting Cool, moist skin Dark urine Signs ...
  3. Learn about heat exhaustion and its symptoms. Discover first aid measures and treatment options to help someone experiencing heat exhaustion.
  4. Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke (American Academy of Family Physicians)  
    First Aid/Specifics ... First Aid ... Heat Illness/Specifics ... Heat Illness ... American Academy of Family Physicians
  5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Extreme Heat (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    ... heat related illness, warning signs of heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, heat rash, health, preventing heat illness, ...
  6. Extreme Heat Safety (American Red Cross)  
    ... heat-related illness such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, and how to find relief. ... heat wave safety, how to prevent heat stroke, heat illness prevention, heat safety tips
  7. ... symptoms are not treated, they can lead to heat exhaustion and then heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when ... Fatigue Thirst Very heavy sweating Later symptoms of heat exhaustion include: Cool, moist skin Dark urine Dizziness , lightheadedness ...
  8. Travelers' Health: Extremes of Temperature (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)  
    Traveler's Health/Related Issues ... Traveler's Health ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ... Information about how to order the U.S. government publication ...
  9. Sports Dehydration Safety Tips (Safe Kids Worldwide) - PDF  
    Dehydration/Children ... Dehydration ... Safe Kids Worldwide ... PDF
  10. ... of clammy skin include: Anxiety attack Heart attack Heat exhaustion Internal bleeding Low blood oxygen levels Medicine reaction ... If the clammy skin may be due to heat exhaustion and the person is awake and can swallow: ...
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