In the emergency room, health care providers correlate the body temperature of the patient having heat stroke.
What is heat stroke, its causes, symptoms and treatment?
- Heat stroke is the most serious condition in which the body loses control over body temperature and sweating mechanism ceases to function, hence, the body is unable to cool itself resulting body temperature rises rapidly above 40°C (104°F) within 10-15 minutes.
- It can be caused by prolonged exposure to the sun or exposure to high ambient temperatures.
- Signs and symptoms of heat stroke include nausea, excessive thirst, and blurred vision. Bradycardia and skin cyanosis are symptoms of severe hypothermia.
- Cold or ice water immersion has proven to be the most effective way to quickly lower core body temperature. Faster immersion in cold water lowers risk of death and organ damage
How long will heat stroke last?
Heatstroke recovery times vary. Initial recovery occurs in 1-2 days in the hospital. Full recovery may take from two months to a year.
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