Caused by dehydration (and sometimes salt loss). Symptoms include a dry mouth. excessive thirst, loss of coordination, dizziness, headache, paleness, shakiness and cool and clammy skin.
A mild form of heat stroke, characterized by faintness, dizziness, and heavy sweating.
Introduced to the body by overexposure to high temperatures, particularly when accompanied by high humidity. The body has difficulty in cooling the body. Signs of heat exhaustion include a general weakness, heavy sweating and clammy skin, dizziness and/or fainting, and muscle cramps.
Mild form of shock caused by loss of fluid and electrolytes from the circulation because of excessive sweating when exposed to heat.
The Condition"...Sweat consists sodium, chloride, potassium, proteins and fatty acids; in order to replace what you are losing, eat salty snacks and foods high in sodium and potassium..."
Weakness or dizziness caused by overexertion in a hot environment.
The Condition"...Putting half a teaspoon of salt and half a teaspoon of baking soda in each liter of water helps to replace lost electrolytes, as do 'oral rehydration salts'..."
A heat stress illness caused by significant dehydration resulting from exercise in warm or hot conditions; frequent precursor to heat stroke.
A more serious form of dehydration.
a condition marked by dizziness and nausea and weakness caused by depletion of body fluids and electrolytes
A condition where the body's temperature rises above 38oC and the person feels sick and dizzy. Caused by dehydration and imbalance in electrolytes.
A physiologic state induced, like heat stroke, by overexposure of the body to high air temperatures, particularly when accompanied by high humidity. Symptoms are: subnormal body temperature; "clammy" skin; gastric muscular spasms; and frequently, vomiting and diarrhea. Heat exhaustion is far less deadly than heat stroke, but extreme cases may end in coma or death.
The Condition"...Sweat not only contains substantial amounts of sodium (1gm per liter), but also modest amounts of potassium and small amounts of minerals such as iron and calcium..."
Medical condition caused by elevated body temperature. Heat exhaustion is much less serious than heat stroke. Heat exhaustion is characterized by fatigue, nausea and heavy sweating. While usually only mild, it can lead to heat stroke.
a form of mild shock that results when fluid and salt are lost through heavy perspiration.
a form of heat-related illness that is more severe than heat cramps and results from a loss of water and salt in the body. It occurs in conditions of extreme heat and excessive sweating without adequate fluid and salt replacement. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly. If left untreated, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke.
a heat related condition in which the victim shows elevated temperature, poor heart action, clammy skin, cramping and dizziness. It is caused by prolonged exposure to high temperature.
The Condition"...- In an effort to increase heat loss, skin blood vessels dilate to such an extent that blood flow to the brain is reduced resulting in faintness, dizziness, headache, increased pulse rate, nausea and vomiting..."
fatigue, dizziness, and nausea experienced because of overexposure to heat; if not treated it can result in heat stroke
Mild form of shock due to dehydration because of excessive sweating when exposed to heat and humidity.
state of fatigue in hot conditions caused by dehydration.
Occurs when essential body fluids are lost through heavy sweating due to vigorous exercise or working in a hot, humid environment. Symptoms include: sweating; pale clammy skin; fatigue; headache; dizziness; shallow breaths; and a weak or rapid pulse. Heat Exhaustion can be treated with rest in a cool area, water or electrolyte solutions, elevating the feet twelve inches, and further medical treatment in severe cases.
heat injury due to extreme heat and excessive sweating without adequate salt and water replacement.
A condition that is characterized by excessive perspiration and results in dangerous losses of fluids and salts.
weakness or dizziness from overexertion in a hot environment.
Extreme fatigue due to the body's inability to regulate its temperature.
The effect of excessive heat, particularly when combined with high humidity, on a human being. Signs of heat exhaustion include a general weakness, heavy sweating and clammy skin, dizziness and/or fainting, and muscle cramps.