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Q. What are the Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion?

by Jesslyn Cummings
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A. Heat exhaustion is a more serious disorder than heat cramps. Its symptoms include:
  • increased heart rate
  • a headache
  • dizziness
  • weakness
  • nausea
  • feeling faint or fainting
  • becoming pale
  • clammy, cool skin
  • quickened breathing
  • dramatic increase in pulse
Ignoring heat exhaustion leads to heat stroke (which is very dangerous).

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