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Guide to heat exhaustion and heatstroke treatment

Published Monday, May 25, 2026 · Updated May 25

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This guide outlines the symptoms and appropriate treatments for heat exhaustion and heatstroke. It details immediate steps to take for both conditions, emphasizing that heatstroke is a medical emergency requiring urgent attention.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Heatstroke is a medical emergency which requires immediate treatment.
  • Symptoms of heat exhaustion include headache, dizziness, nausea, excessive sweating, and muscle cramps.
  • Treatment for heat exhaustion involves moving to a cool place, lying down with feet raised, drinking plenty of water, and cooling the skin.
  • Heatstroke is characterized by a high body temperature (40C/104F or above), confusion, seizures, or loss of consciousness.
  • Immediate actions for heatstroke include calling emergency services, moving the person to a cool area, and rapidly cooling their body.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

  • BBC NewsCenter

    The BBC News article provides a comprehensive guide to identifying and treating both heat exhaustion and heatstroke, detailing symptoms for each condition and outlining immediate steps for care, emphasizing heatstroke as a medical emergency.

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