Heatstroke can be dangerous and come on more quickly than you realise. With temperatures rocketing, it’s important to know how to recognise the signs.

Spending too much time in the heat or overly exerting yourself in the sun can cause heatstroke.

During the heatwaves we’ve increasingly experienced in recent years, health officials have reiterated how important it is to prevent children and older people from falling victim to the high temperatures.

But do you know how to tell heat exhaustion from heatstroke?

What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion?

Heat exhaustion is what happens when the body overheats and cannot cool down.

It usually doesn’t require emergency medical attention, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as long as you can cool yourself down within 30 minutes.

Common symptoms of heat exhaustion include:

• tiredness
• weakness
• feeling faint
• headache
• muscle cramps
• feeling or being sick
• heavy sweating
• intense thirst

If you do not take action to cool down, heat exhaustion can lead to........

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