How to treat heat exhaustion?

Question

I was feeling pretty sick the other day, tired and dizzy. I drank water when I started getting woozy around 5:00 P.M. then I kinda recovered on my own by 2:30 A.M. Luckily this happened while I was home. Got any tips for me if something like that happens in the future?

Answer 1

When I was in the Army we used to poor water on the patient because the body temperature has to be brought down quickly. I have seen guys go into convulsions and everything. You have to cool off as soon as possible and water is always important. When you are going out into the heat you need to drink water and drink it while you are out there. Be careful, heat exhaustion can be life threatening.

Best of luck.

Answer 2

How To Cure Heat Exhaustion

Answer 3

Heat exhaustion: First aid Heat exhaustion is one of the heat-related syndromes, which range in severity from mild heat cramps to heat exhaustion to potentially life-threatening heatstroke. Signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly, sometimes after excessive exercise, heavy perspiration and inadequate fluid intake. Signs and symptoms resemble those of shock and may include: Feeling faint Nausea Heavy sweating Ashen appearance Rapid, weak heartbeat Low blood pressure Cool, moist skin Low-grade fever If you suspect heat exhaustion: Get the person out of the sun and into a shady or air-conditioned location. Lay the person down and elevate the legs and feet slightly. Loosen or remove the person's clothing. Have the person drink cool water, not iced, or a sports drink containing electrolytes. Cool the person by spraying or sponging him or her with cool water and fanning. Monitor the person carefully. Heat exhaustion can quickly become heatstroke. If fever greater than 102 F, fainting, confusion or seizures occur, dial 911 or call for emergency medical assistance.

Answer 4

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are related. Heat stroke need medical atteniton. Both require water and salt replacement.
From: firstaid.webmd.com
Heat Exhaustion and Stroke Treatment
Self-Care at Home

Home care is appropriate for mild forms of heat exhaustion. Heat stroke is a medical emergency, and an ambulance should be called immediately.

* For mild cases of heat exhaustion
o Rest in a cool shaded area.
o Give cool fluids such as sports drinks or Gatorade that will replace the salt that has been lost. Salty snacks are appropriate, as tolerated.

o Loosen or remove clothing.
o Do not use an alcohol rub.
o Do not give any beverages containing alcohol or caffeine.

* Heat stroke (Do not attempt to treat a case of heat stroke at home, but you can help while waiting for medical assistance to arrive.)

o Move the person to a cooler environment, or place him or her in a cool bath of water (as long as he or she is conscious and can be attended continuously).
o Alternatively, moisten the skin with lukewarm water and use a fan to blow cool air across the skin.
o Give cool beverages by mouth if the person will tolerate it.

Medical Treatment

The treatment is directed at cooling you in a controlled fashion while making sure that you stay hydrated and that your blood flow is normal.

* Treatment of heat exhaustion

o Because heat exhaustion generally develops gradually, you will often be dehydrated. You can usually be given something to drink, and a cool sport beverage (with 6% or less glucose) should be used. Intravenous fluids may be used if you do not tolerate oral replacement (if you cannot keep anything down).

o You should stay in a cool environment and avoid strenuous activity for several days.

* Treatment of heat stroke

o Treatment is aimed at reducing your core temperature to normal as quickly as possible.
o The doctor may use immersion, evaporative, or invasive cooling techniques.
o In the evaporative technique, cold or ice packs may be placed in your armpits or groin. Your skin is kept moist with cool fluid, and fans are directed to blow across you.
o You may be given medication to control your shivering.
o Your urine output will be monitored.
o Treatment will continue until your core temperature is 101.3-102.2°F (38.5-19°C) and then stop to keep from making you too cold.

o Your core temperature will be monitored for several days because you can be thermally unstable for some time.

;-D Drink enough water and make sure you are taking enough salt. Take it easy!

Answer 5

Get out of the sun and in to a cool place. Rest. Drink fluids. Drink something that will replace electrolytes, like juice (watered down if your stomach is queasy), or sports drinks.

That's all there is to it.

You can avoid it by not getting dehydrated, and of course by staying out of intense heat.