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Alternative Names: Heatstroke Symptoms: The early symptoms of heat illness include: Profuse sweating Fatigue Thirst Muscle cramps Text Continues Below Later symptoms of heat exhaustion include: Headache Dizziness and light-headedness Weakness Nausea and vomiting Cool, moist skin Dark urine The symptoms of heatstroke include: Fever (temperature above 104°F) Irrational behavior Extreme confusion Dry, hot, and red skin Rapid, shallow breathing Rapid, weak pulse Seizures Unconsciousness References: Auerbach PS. Wilderness Medicine. 4th Ed. St. Louis, MO: Mosby; 2001:240-316. DeLee JC, Drez, Jr., D, Miller MD, eds. DeLee and Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 2nd Ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders; 2003:763.

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