A heatstroke is a severe form of heat-related illnesses. The influencing global warming and severe environmental conditions anticipate the incidences of heatstroke cases and fatalities. It is a condition caused by body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures. This article emphasizes on symptoms and management of heatstroke. The healthy human body maintains its internal temperature around 37°C.
A change of body temperature of more than 1°C occurs only during illness or when environmental conditions are more than the body's ability to cope with extreme heat. Which leads to a condition called as heat illness. It mainly includes minor illnesses such as heat edema, heat rash, heat cramps and tetany. Heat syncope and heat exhaustion are also moderate conditions of heat illnesses. Heatstroke is the most severe condition related to…
