HEAT RELATED HEALTH PROBLEMS
Heat Exhaustion - is a state brought on by the loss of fluids lost during excessive sweating.
- Individuals with heat exhaustion still sweat, but they experience extreme weakness and may even collapse.
- They may experience nausea and headache. Their skin is clammy and moist, their complexion is usually pale and the body temperature is usually normal or slightly higher.
- This condition is best treated by taking the patient to a cool place, applying cool compresses, elevating the feet and giving the individual plenty of fluids.