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Glossary for Heat Exhaustion

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Dr. Trupti Shirole
Written by Dr. Trupti Shirole, BAMS, CGO
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Medically Reviewed by dr. simi paknikar, MD
Last Updated on Sep 26, 2014
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Heat Exhaustion - Glossary

Unacclimatised- Body not having adjusted to the environmental climate.

Cramps - Sudden contraction of any muscle resulting in sharp pain.

Delirium - Disordered state of mind.
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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