How to prevent heat stroke from getting worse?
Jared Larkin
2025-08-08 18:58:36
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Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes. Keep your living space cool. Close windows during the day and open them at night when the temperature outside has gone down. Electric fans can help if the temperature is below 35 degrees. Check the temperature of rooms, especially where people at higher risk live and sleep.
Darrick Little
2025-08-08 16:59:45
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If you notice signs and symptoms of heat stroke in yourself, you should call 911 or your local emergency service number immediately. But if you’re confused or you lose consciousness, you’ll need someone else to seek medical help for you. Normally, your body can get rid of excess heat — primarily through sweating — and restore a normal body temperature. When sweat evaporates from your skin, it cools your skin and the tissues underneath. This process is vital to thermoregulation, or your body’s ability to maintain a constant internal temperature that’s not too hot or too cold. Because heat stroke can lead to life-threatening complications, every minute counts when it comes to getting medical care.