menu_open Columnists
We use cookies to provide some features and experiences in QOSHE

More information  .  Close

The Dangerous Signs Of Heatstroke To Watch For As UK Temperatures Rise

11 0
yesterday

The Dangerous Signs Of Heatstroke To Watch For As UK Temperatures Rise

Do you know how to spot the difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke?

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

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........

© HuffPost