Early treatment is essential to a good outcome for heat-related illnesses, so cooling down, drinking water and asking for professional help early rather than waiting for the most severe symptoms is best.

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Some medications such as diuretics and beta blockers can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate temperature. If you are taking these medications, stay cool and hydrate in the hot weather.

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Some of the early symptoms of heat-related illness are rapid heart rate, headache, difficulty breathing or dark urine.

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Heat stroke occurs when the body is no longer able to sweat, the mechanism by which the body cools itself.

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Heat related illness range from heat rash to heat stroke. All heat-related illness mean that it’s time to get out of the sun, cool off and hydrate.

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