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Whether you live in a perpetually hot climate or it just occasionally warms up more than you’d like in your city, you should know how to deal with the heat. This way, you can avoid heat stroke, dehydration, and heat exhaustion. Find out the symptoms of these conditions since they can sneak up on you and cause long-term damage if you are not careful.
Dehydration can be easy to spot, as you will likely feel thirsty and drowsy. You may also have a headache or notice that you have only urinated a couple of times in a day. In addition, if your skin feels dry even when you feel hot, this is because your body is too dehydrated to sweat. At this point you need water and shade as soon as possible.
If you do not prevent it, dehydration can lead to heat exhaustion, with some of the main symptoms being a weak or fast pulse, more sweating than you would expect, and a dull headache. If your skin begins to feel clammy or you get the chills, you should seek medical attention. In serious cases, you may vomit or faint, so avoid getting to this point.
Heat stroke can also occur from not drinking enough water when out in the sun. This is when your body has basically run out of water so it cannot cool you down, leaving your skin warm and dry. Your heart will probably beat fast and you may become confused or even pass out. These symptoms call for water, shade, and medical attention.
