Heat exhaustion occurs when your body overheats, causing symptoms such as excessive sweating and rapid pulse. When exposed to high temperatures, especially under conditions of high humidity and strenuous exercise, dehydration, alcohol use, and overdressing can easily cause heat exhaustion. It’s a condition that requires immediate attention, and if left untreated, it could morph into life-threatening heatstroke. With a bit of know-how and being proactive, heat exhaustion can be prevented. Heat exhaustion and heat ...
