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I'me having symptoms of heat exhaustion and have a really hard time staying awake. i feel weak, my head hurts, my chest hurts, i feel sick. i'm sitting in cold bathwater and it's not getting rid of the symptoms. should i call 911 or keep trying cold?

Q: i'me having symptoms of heat exhaustion and have a really hard time staying awake. i feel weak, my head hurts, my chest hurts, i feel sick. i'm sitting in cold bathwater and it's not getting rid of the symptoms. should i call 911 or keep trying cold?

: Get help now, have a family member or friend come and help you, get out of the bathtub while still able to. You need immediate medical attention.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Get help now, have a family member or friend come and help you, get out of the bathtub while still able to. You need immediate medical attention.

Answered 7/15/2022

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

It sounds like your heat exhaustion is becoming a heat stroke, which needs immediate attention. Call 911 now.

Answered 7/15/2022

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A member asked:

I'me having symptoms of heat exhaustion and have a really hard time staying awake. i feel weak, my head hurts, my chest hurts, i feel sick. i'm sitting in cold bathwater and it's not getting rid of the symptoms. should i call 911 or keep trying cold?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr. Robert Trager answered

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