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My body is jerking
Fatigued
Have nausea
Have a fever
Headache on the side of my head
Forehead throbbing
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What is Heatstroke?
This is a life-threatening emergency where the person's body temperature is dangerously high and they display neurological abnormalities. This occurs when the body fails to regulate its temperature properly. It can be caused by the surrounding environment (heat, moisture) or internal factors (dehydration, strenuous exercise).
Typical Symptoms of Heatstroke
- Pain at the back of the head
- Warm hands and feet
- Joint pain affecting multiple joints throughout body
- Fever
- Having difficulty urinating or producing less urine
- Reduced sweating
- Recent changes in mental state
- Pain in the temples
Diagnostic Questions for Heatstroke
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Do you have pain at the back of your head?
- Do you have warm hands and feet?
- Do you have joint pain in multiple joints throughout your body?
- Do you have a fever?
- Have you been experiencing difficulty urinating or producing less urine?
Treatment of Heatstroke
Treatment for mild heat-related illness starts with simple measures like resting in the shade, loosening clothing, and drinking water. Heat stroke, by contrast, is a severe heat illness that requires emergency treatment. Patients can receive cool water immersion, cold fluids through the bloodstream, and evaporative cooling treatments.
Reviewed By:
Maxwell J. Nanes, DO (Emergency Medicine)
Dr Nanes received a doctorate from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and went on to complete a residency in emergency medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. There he trained at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the practice of adult and pediatric emergency medicine. He was a chief resident and received numerous awards for teaching excellence during his time there. | | After residency he took a job at a community hospital where he and his colleagues worked through the toughest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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FAQs
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What should I do when I have heat stroke?
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If you suspect you have heat stroke, it is crucial to act quickly, as it is a medical emergency. Immediate cooling and hydration are essential, and you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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What are signs my child may have heatstroke?
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Signs of heatstroke in children include severe headache, confusion, nasuea/vomiting, rapid breathing as well as decreased sweating and urination.
References:
Bytomski JR, Squire DL. Heat illness in children. Curr Sports Med Rep. 2003 Dec;2(6):320-4. doi: 10.1249/00149619-200312000-00007. PMID: 14583161.
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