Thank your for watching our Heat Awareness Public Service Announcement. Dr. Stutee Khandelwal provides a brief overview of the symptoms and tips to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
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Hi, my name is Dr. Kandelwal. I'm an internist with UCSF Fresno. As we know, temperatures are rising high in the Central Valley. I would like you to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
It starts out with profuse sweating, feeling dizzy or nauseated, having muscle cramps, headaches, and your body temperature may rise to be above 101. If it goes beyond 104 degrees, you might be having a heat stroke. Other symptoms may include feeling disorientated, confused, having trouble walking - and if it goes untreated, you might even have seizures or a coma.
If you're having any of these symptoms, the first thing is to cool down. Make sure you go to a cool, shaded area, douse yourself with cold water, or pat yourself down with cold-watered towels, drink water and electrolytes, and then, you or your friend can call 911.
Remember, to stay hydrated, you'll need water and electrolytes. Stay away from sodas or caffeinated beverages, as they can actually dehydrate you more.
Remember, this summer, stay hydrated and stay cool. Thank you for watching!
