As a primary care physician who often treats patients with heat-related illnesses, I know all too well how heat waves create spikes in hospitalizations and deaths related to “severe nonexertional hyperthermia,” or what most people call “heat stroke.” Heat stroke is when a person’s core body temperature rises too high – often more than 104 […]
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If you’ve spent a lot of time in the sun and you’re experiencing any of the following 14 symptoms, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately.
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It’s important to take precautions when you’re outdoors for extended periods of time and know the signs of these heat-related illnesses.
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