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Heat Stroke Vs Heat Exhaustion: Do You Know The Differences, Murrieta?
Heat exhaustion or heat stroke? Do you know the signs? With heat stroke, you need to call 9-1-1 immediately.
Been out in this scorching heat for any period of time?
Feeling ill?
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You may have either heat stroke or heat exhaustion.
There are some easily identified symptoms that separate the two.
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Heat Exhaustion:
- Faint or Dizzy
- Excessive sweating
- Cool, pale, clammy skin
- Rapid, weak pulse
- Muscle cramps
Heat Stroke:
- Throbbing headache
- No sweating
- Body temperature above 103 degrees; red, hot, dry skin
- Rapid, strong pulse
- May lose consciousness
If you are experiencing heat stroke, you need to call 9-1-1 immediately.
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On the other hand. if heat exhaustion has gotten the best of you, some shade, cool water and a cool washcloth will probably do.
The National Weather Service says this warm weather is expected across our region through Wednesday.
-image via US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey
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