Question 1

what are the signs and symptoms of heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

Fever plus....: Body temperature, often core) above 105˚ plus absent sweating, unresponsiveless, organ failure, seizures, coma, death.

Question 2

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 3

how can you prevent heat stroke?|

Accepted Answer

Medical emergency: Heat stroke is a medical emergency that can be prevented by avoiding strenuous activity during the heat of the day, staying well hydrated before experiencing thirst, staying in the shade, and various cooling methods.

Question 4

can milk help with a heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

No: Heat stroke requires several measures. Beside cooling, fluid replacement is necessary but the fluid should not be too concentrated like milk nor require digestive action, which is impaired in heat stroke. A solution of electrolytes with some (but not too much) glucose given orally would be first priority but in true heat stroke IV access is necessary.

Question 5

is heat stroke fatal if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It can lead to heart arrhythmias, kidney failure, seizures, and brain damage.

Question 6

does drinking fluids worsen a heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

Kind of: To the extent that trying to get someone to ingest fluid delays provision of the aggressive therapy required for the medical emergency that is heat stroke then yes, such a delay can worsen things. After you call 911 while waiting for the paramedics, you can try to cool the patient by immersing in cool water. Trying to force down fluids in a victim with diminished alertness might cause aspiration.

Question 7

could heat stroke sensitivity ever go away?

Accepted Answer

Heat Stroke!: No- but it can be prevented. Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury and is considered a medical emergency. If you suspect that someone has heat stroke -- also known as sunstroke -- call an ambulance immediately and give first aid until paramedics arrive.

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/heat-stroke-symptoms-and-treatment#1

Question 8

is it typical to hate the sun after heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

Great care in the su: Heat stroke can be a life threatening event, but with caution, being out of doors need not be avoided. Many medications reduce sweating. Medication for motion sickness like scopolamine or Meclizine are among these.  The use of a parasol or tarp can greatly reduce heat stress, and most importantly, several quarts of fluid a day when it is hot, as many as four quarts may be required.

Question 9

what's the difference between heat stroke and exhaustion?

Accepted Answer

Bad and Worse: Heat exhaustion refers to a situation where the body is overheated and there may be nausea and muscle cramps. There is profuse sweating and dehydration can result. If the process continues, then the body temp can increase to 106f with vascular collapse. This is heat stroke which is a medical emergency which can be fatal if not aggressively treated with IV fluids and cooling of the body.

Question 10

how do doctors care for someone suffering from heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke: Hydration (aggressive) and cooling--possibly even intravenous systemic cooling.  Labs to look for tissue damage (multiple systems from muscular damage to renal/liver failure).

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