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Is drinking milk a good way to treat a heat stroke?

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

NO!: Heat stroke is an emergency condition requiring aggressive medical therapy to lower the body temperature and restore proper hydration. Delay of treatment can have fatal results!

Dr Hungs agreed

Answered 1/11/2015

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