Question 1

heat illness - what's wrong with body thermostat?

Accepted Answer

Depends: All non-heat-stroke issues stem from "local" (usually environmental) conditions causing too much heat in / produced / retained for body's propper fxn. Breathable fabrics, good hydration, exposure limits can all reduce these risks. Heat stroke esentially is failure of body's thermostat--often d/t prolonged issues above, some occur quick w/temp extremes--& can be fatal if not cooled rapidly.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: heat illness?

Accepted Answer

SPECTRUM OF DISORDER: Heat illness is a spectrum of disorder due to envoirenmental heat exposure.It can include
heat syncope, heat cramps and heat exaustion
more severe conditions are heat stroke, inwhich body temp goes over 105 degree f.Or 40.6 degreec due to envorenmental heat exposure and lac of thermo regulation.This is different than fever where there is physiological increase in temp of the body.

Question 3

practicing marching band outdoors - can you start having heat illness symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Heat related illnesses can occur with any strenuous outdoor activities. The best way to combat heat related illness is to hydrate before and take frequent breaks. Marching band practice, especially in unuform, can lead to heat related illnesses. Take it easy.

Question 4

crazy coach pushed some players into having heat illness. what are symptoms?

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Feeling ill,weak: Football coaches from the lombardi school of training have learned to not push athletes into dehydration to "toughen them up" the dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke outweigh any training benefit. Nausea, vomiting, hot red dry skin, lack of perspiration, confusion, cramps, fever, tachycardia, all bad signs.

Question 5

which heat illness is life-threatening for fetus?

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Hyperthermia noxious: Any type of prolonged maternal hyperthermia (fever, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, sauna) is a potential fetal teratogen and should be avoided as much as possible.
I would not go as far as life-threatening, but certainly noxious conditions that should be avoided.

Question 6

what are some of the non-drug treatments for heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for Heat stroke include::   Intravenous fluids, Supportive care.

Question 7

could i have heat stroke indoors?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the temperature is high enough, and these is poor ventilation, no a/c, no fans, and inadequate hydration then sure it could happen indoors.

Question 8

what are the first signs of heat stroke or exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

Fatigue, dizziness: Fatigue, dizziness, slow motion, imbalance, confusion, fever. The problem is dehydration and well as overheating.  Get them to drink more (with electrolytes), get out of the sun, and lie down until recovered.

Question 9

what is heat stroke caused by?

Accepted Answer

Heat Stroke: Heat stroke results from prolonged exposure to high temperatures -- usually in combination with dehydration -- which leads to failure of the body's temperature control system. The medical definition of heat stroke is a core body temperature greater than 105 degrees fahrenheit, with complications involving the central nervous system that occur after exposure to high temperatures. Call 911 if susp.

Question 10

what best medicine for sun / heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke: Heat stroke would be defined as fever of 105.8 and altered mental status. Heat exhaustion is defined as mildly elevated BP associated with headache, fatigue and often muscle weakness. Heat stroke is a medical emergency and requires evaluation in an ER. Heat exhaustion is treated by getting out of the heat and push fluids. Keep eye on urine output as rhabdomyolysis can develop.

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