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Today at work it was 91 degree and i got really hot and started to feel sick the more i worked. my hands shook. i felt better when cool. heat ex?
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Possibly: These symptoms may have been related to heat exhaustion. Best to keep cool and well hydrated in hot weather.
Answered 5/22/2015
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Yes: can be heat exhaustion or dehydration. It is important to keep well hydrated in the heat.
Answered 5/22/2015
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Maybe: Within formal diagnosis, "heat exhaustion" implies a state of physiology related to excessive heat exposure. While you clearly didn't feel well, it is not confirmed that you actually had formal heat exhaustion. The importance of this is decisions regarding treatment and heat-exposure planning. If you have a recurring tendency you should be evaluated.
Answered 5/22/2015
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