Heat-related Illnesses
Heat-related illnesses can have nonspecific symptoms, meaning any unusual symptom can be a sign of overheating. If you witness any of these symptoms in the list below, you should promptly provide first aid. Do not try to diagnose which heat-related illness is occurring, as their symptoms can occur together.
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Confusion
Slurred Speech
Unconsciousness
Seizures
Heavy sweating or hot, dry skin
Very high body temperature
Rapid heart rate
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Fatigue
Irritability
Thirst
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Heavy sweating
Elevated body temperature or fast heart rate
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Muscle spasms or pain
Usually in legs, arms, or trunk
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Fainting
Dizziness
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Clusters of red bumps on the skin
Often appears on neck, upper chest, and skin folds
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Muscle pain
Dark urine or reduced urine output
Weakness
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