Understanding Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke Symptoms and Responses

A group of people gathers under a shaded area in a park, sipping water and fanning themselves as they take a break from the intense summer heat during a community awareness event on heatrelated illnesses.

Heat exhaustion occurs when the body loses excessive amounts of water and salt, usually due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures or strenuous activity. Symptoms can include heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and headache. If left untreated, heat exhaustion can escalate to heatstroke, a more severe condition that can be life-threatening. For more information on … Read more