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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guest Thursday, June 28, 2007

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

guest Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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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