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Can sunstroke cause a coma?

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Yes.: Sunstroke, as a result of dehydration, can elevate the body's core temperature to over 105 degrees. This can shut down the body's cooling mechanism and cause the patient to fall into a coma.

Dr Pinkney agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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