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What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion in an elderly person?
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Heat related illness: They can range from mild symptoms such as fatigue and lightheadedness to heat cramps. More serious is heat stroke which can be fatal. It is characterized by a fever of 105 degrees, convulsions, stupor, stroke like symptoms.
Answered 8/4/2017
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