Rohan Sharma Rohan Sharma Asked 10 months ago

Are you more susceptible to heat stroke after having it?

Last year, I had a really bad heat stroke during summer, it was quite serious. Now with the heat starting again, I'm a bit worried about being outdoors. Does having it once make you more prone to getting it again?

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, actually. My fitness band showed my resting heart rate spiking crazy fast during workouts for weeks after I got heat exhaustion last year. The body's temperature regulation system takes quite a hit, so you have to be super careful with hydration and avoid direct noon sun.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, after my heat episode last summer, my body acts like a drama queen the second it gets slightly warm. I barely sleep because of the humidity, and now even a quick run to the market makes me dizzy. Definitely feel like once your body overheats, it forgets how to cool down normally.

Devendra Joshi Devendra Joshi Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

This is very true and quite common, beta. Once you have a heat stroke, your body remains sensitive to high temperatures for a long time. Make sure you carry a bottle of nimbu paani or electoral whenever you step out, and don't push yourself too hard in the summer.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Oh absolutely! It's like your body's internal AC gets a bit glitched 😅 I had to stay indoors for a whole month after mine. Just keep sipping on coconut water and stay in the shade as much as possible! 👍

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Snehal Kulkarni Snehal Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, mujhe bhi yahi lagta hai. After my heat stroke, even normal Nagpur summers feel unbearable now. Ho na, body internally fully recover hone ko time leti hai shayad. Safe raho aur thoda dhyan rakho apna.

Preeti Sharma Preeti Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, your tolerance definitely goes down. Actually, because of my thyroid, my heat tolerance was already bad, but after a heat episode, it got worse. Please consult your doctor once and maybe get a basic checkup to ensure your electrolyte levels are completely back to normal.

Kamla Devi Kamla Devi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Haan, hamare yahan toh sab bolte hain ki ek baar loo lag jaye toh agle saal bhi jaldi asar karti hai. Isliye dhoop me nikalne se pehle humesha sarr dhak ke rakho aur pyaaz kha kar niklo. Apne sharir ko thoda aaram do abhi.

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