Sudden high temperature (but less than 104 degrees) Hot and flushed skin that might be clammy to the touch Muscle or stomach cramps Nausea and/or vomiting Headache Profuse sweating Rapid pulse Dizziness
Treating Heat Prostration or Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is not usually a life-threatening condition. The two important rules to remember regarding heat prostration and exhaustion are: A person who has suffered a bout of heat prostration needs to rest. Like that overheated car, he or she needs to cool off before “revving” up the engine again. The best bet is a full day of rest (at least 12 hours) during which time he or she should catch up on lost fluids and give the body time to repair its systems. Once a person suffers heat prostration, he is more vulnerable to another occurrence of it (and to the more serious sunstroke). So relax and enjoy your time off!
