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Heat Exhaustion: Symptoms and Remedies
Heat exhaustion is a health condition that occurs when the body is exposed to high temperatures and loses large amounts of fluids and salts due to heavy sweating, especially in summer or during intense physical activities in hot and humid weather. It is less dangerous than heatstroke but can develop into it if not treated promptly, leading to low blood pressure and weakened blood flow to the organs. The main causes include prolonged direct sun exposure, exercising in hot weather, dehydration, loss of salts, wearing inappropriate clothing, and the presence of chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Its symptoms develop gradually and include heavy sweating, fatigue, dizziness, headache, nausea, muscle cramps, cold skin, rapid heartbeat, low blood pressure, and extreme thirst. To treat it, the injured person should be moved to a cooler place, loose tight clothing, cool them with cold water or compresses, provide fluids if they are conscious, and monitor their condition. If symptoms do not improve within 30-60 minutes, or if the person’s temperature rises or they lose consciousness, it indicates progression to heatstroke, which requires immediate medical treatment such as hospitalization.
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