injuries and poisoning
Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion
Symptoms of heat exhaustion tend to be vague and similar to the symptoms of many other illnesses. People may not realize that their symptoms are related to the heat. Symptoms include Dizziness Light-headedness Weakness Fatigue Headache Blurred vision Muscle aches Nausea Vomiting Muscle cramps may occur but often do not. People may feel faint or even lose consciousness when standing. Drenching sweats are common. The heart rate and breathing rate may become rapid. Blood pressure may become low. Unlike in Heatstroke , confusion and incoordination do not occur in heat exhaustion. Also, body temperature is usually normal and if it is high, it is generally not higher than 104° F (40° C). 