What is the major difference between HEAT STROKE and HEAT EXAUSTION?

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Which is more life threatening and at what point do you cross the line of just being hot, tired and sweaty to actually having a serious condition? and then there's HEAT rash, but I'm less concerned about that at the moment. Thanks for your reply --
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heat exhaustion is basically just an acute reaction to a hot, humid environment marked by profuse sweating, dizziness, nausea, headache and profound fatigue as the result of excess fluid loss from the body. heat exhaustion differs fr heat stroke in that the body's thermoregulation system is still functioning; if untreated, heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke. in heat stroke a person can get altered mental status. unlike heat exhaustion that u can get slow heat rate in heat stroke the heart rate is fast, termed tachycardic. worst case of altered mental status can be from convulsions to coma. and mortality is more common.  (+ info)

What causes these symptoms of heat stroke:nausea,disorientation,headache,and low blood pressure?

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and why don't people sweat when they have heat stroke? what causes it?
They sweat all right, and the heat stroke follows. One big mechanism is the loss of sodium. Salt tablets can prevent or cure the condition very nicely.  (+ info)

Can you get a heat stroke within minutes?

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It was like...70 degrees today.
Say you were about to get in your car, after coming from inside, can you just pass out from a heat stroke?
And you never get them?
You can't get heat stroke unless you stay in a really, really, really, REALLY hot car for a really, really, really long time.  (+ info)

Is a cold wash cloth enough to keep me from suffering a heat stroke while running in place in my hot garage?

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I live in Florida and I like to run in place in my garage during the cold months but I'm thinking about doing it during the summer as well, do you think that a cold wash cloth wrapped around my forehead will be enough to keep me from having a heat stroke
ok!
idk
but
if a person go to a different Temperature rapidly he can suffer a heart attack!
it takes a time for a human body to understand the Temperature of the atmosphere...
for ex: if u were to be outside and the temperature is i don't know... maybe 110 degrees and suddenly u go to a room that consist an AC and the tempertue inside of it is 5 degrees or below there is a good chance u will get a stroke! i am serious it happend to someone i knew...  (+ info)

I have had a high creatinine level since having a heat stroke recently what does this mean?

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Recently at work I had a heat stroke and my creatinine levels have very high like 1.24 and what does it mean when this is high
wouldnt it make more sense to go ask a doctor rather than random strangers on the internet who have ZERO medical training??  (+ info)

What's the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion?

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What are the symptoms of shock? What is the first aid for shock? How should i take care of a bruise (contusion) What is the proper way to stretch a muscle?
heat stroke is more severe. a person going into heat stroke STOPS sweating after sweating horribly. The body shuts down and they normally pass out. Heat exhaustion they start to get really sweaty and tired. Both of these need to be treated fast with water, shade, and ice all around the body.
sign of shock:person feels nausous their skin gets cold and clamy and they will want to sleep
to treat take immediately to the hospital give them a blanket and if possible lift their legs 12 inches off ground. do not let them sleep.
bruises don't need special treatment. If they hurt enough or are severe enough use ice to numb it but don't use heat it causes more bleeding
to stretch a muscle: there is ballistic stretching where you just hold it for a little bit which you would do in a game
for not in a hurry hold in stretch for 3 sets of 30 seconds  (+ info)

Could I have heat stroke from my gym workout?

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I went to the gym last night and worked harder than usual. I was really red in the face, really hot and sweating. The rest of the night I was hot to the touch and felt like I had a fever. When I went to bed, throughout the night I felt cold everywhere except my face. Even today I felt feverish.

Was this a sign of heat stroke? If not, what other things could it be?
Not likely unless the gym was 120 degrees for a long period of time.

Heat strokes are caused by being in the sun for a long period of time and not hydrating your system with adequate water.  (+ info)

I think my bro just had a heat stroke. Are the outcomes usually bad?

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We were having football practice at school, and he threw up and like passed out and wasn't responding. The ambulance came and took him away. I think it was a heat stroke. Does this usually turn out bad, or might he make a full recovery?
Don't worry they usually turn out good with
a full recovery,
Its pretty rare for someone to have permanent damage
after a heat stroke.

Hope he gets better!  (+ info)

Can a pregnant lady lose her baby to a heat stroke?

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I am writing a book and I need this Information for the main character's mom.
Yes. and it is a very dangerous thing. Women lose babies to alot of things and heat stroke and hyperthermia are just a couple  (+ info)

Is it possible to survive a heat stroke without medical attention?

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im just curious since they are fatal and all.
like say nobody calls the ambulance,
but still manages to get your body cooled down. would you survive?
Treating Heat Stroke
Treatment for heatstroke must be given as quickly as possible as heatstroke is life threatening.

•Move the heatstroke victim to a cool place and remove his clothing.
•If possible cover him with a wet blanket and fan him so that his body temperature gets down to at least 100 degrees F.
•Seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
Heat stroke is an ever present danger in hot environments. The expert survivor recognizes the symptoms of heat stroke and knows what to do should it occur.  (+ info)

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