heatillness
Heat illness refers to a range of conditions caused by exposure to high environmental temperatures, often combined with exertion and humidity. It includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and other heat-related problems such as heat rash, heat syncope, and heat edema. These conditions arise when the body's cooling mechanisms are overwhelmed or electrolyte balance is disrupted, leading to impaired thermoregulation.
Heat cramps are painful muscle contractions that typically occur during or after heavy sweating. They are treated
Heat stroke is the most severe and life-threatening form. It presents with a body temperature above about
Other heat-related conditions include heat rash (prickly sensation and red clusters of small blisters), heat syncope
Individuals at higher risk include children, elderly people, outdoor workers, and athletes. Seek urgent care for