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Have had heat exhaustion symptoms for the past two days after spending 9+ hours outside. have been drinking so much water pee is clear. heat stroke?

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Minerals (electrolyt: Drink a large glass of V-8 juice or its equivalent 3 times a day. This will help replace your electrolytes. This should help you feel better.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Plain Water not good: People often forget that their sweat contains more than water. Electrolytes, in particular Sodium and Chloride (Salt) as well as Potassium (for muscle health) are lost while out in the heat. Try a bit of an old fashioned "miracle cure", CHICKEN SOUP, but on the serious side drinking too much pure water can lower your blood salt level and make you feel weak along with a low potassium.

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Heat Stroke: Hi, I don't believe so as heat stroke is a real medical emergency with very disturbing symptoms including throbbing headache, Syncope, lightheadedness, nausea and vomiting, muscle cramp and weakness, palpitation, trouble breathing, seizure and finally losing consciousness among other symptoms. Keep hydrating , avoid Alcohol and caffeinated drinks, Feel better soon.

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