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Sunstroke
Sunstroke, also called heat stroke, is a condition of exhaustion, dry skin, palpitations, fainting, cramping, and even death caused by prolonged exposure to excessive heat.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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How common it is:
Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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What are signs of sunstroke?
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What are first signs of a sunstroke?
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How hot does have to be to get sunstroke?
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What happens to someone when they have sunstroke?
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What is the definition or description of: Sunstroke?
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Can you get sunstroke the day after being in the sun?
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What are some of the best home remedies for sunstroke?
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Can you get sunstroke the day after being in the sun for ages?
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Is it possible to get sunstroke after you have spent a long time in the sun?
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Can sunstroke cause a coma?
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Does sunstroke cause you to puke?
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A 33-year old asked:
They hurt, is that a symptom of sunburn, or is it something else like sunstroke?
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Will dove help me to get back my old fair skin which is damaged due to sunstroke?
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What is the treatment for sunstroke?
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How is sunstroke defined, according to doctors?
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Some help on how to prevent sunstroke?
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How can I get treatment for sunstroke?
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A 36-year old asked:
To bright red and i'm getting hot flashes. Is it sunstroke?
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How to prevent heat and sunstroke?
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Has anyone ever been told by a doctor that they are allergic to the sun. Not sunstroke?
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Has anyone ever been told by a doctor that they are allergic to the sun. Not sunstroke, but actually allergic?
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A 23-year old male asked about a 25-year old female:
Currently on holiday in Greece and my girlfriend has been ill since day 1. We think it's sunstroke - what should we do? She won't go to hospital
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Do you throw up when you have sunstroke?
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How can you prevent heat exhaustion and sunstroke?
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Little dizzy and very tired. Can sunstroke have delayed effects?
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I have a sudden constant anxious feeling, unable to keep legs still, feeling nauseous, & mild sunburn on my face. Could this be sunstroke?
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My daughter has sunstroke and is shivering with very sore joints and bones. nausea and cant breathe. must I take her to emergency or treat at home?
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