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Heat Exhaustion - Symptoms

Written by - Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO

Medically Reviewed by - Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD

Last Updated on Sep 26, 2014

What are the Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion?

The symptoms of heat exhaustion include profuse sweating, muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include the following-

Profuse sweating
Thirst
Muscle cramps
Nausea
Vomiting
Rapid heartbeat
Fainting
Dizziness
Headache
Mild elevation in body temperature

Published on Sep 26, 2014
Last Updated on Sep 26, 2014

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Can heat exhaustion happen over a period of time or does it happen that day

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Yes if your're in the sun each day yes you are likely to have it over a period of time

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