Mahesh Prasad Mahesh Prasad Asked 9 months ago

What happens during a heat stroke?

Last summer, my friend almost got a heat stroke while playing cricket. I was wondering what exactly happens during a heat stroke? What symptoms does a person experience?

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Ananya Nair Ananya Nair Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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During a heat stroke, the body's internal thermostat fails and the core temperature shoots up above 104°F. This can cause severe confusion and dizziness. If you have thyroid issues, your body's heat tolerance is already low, so regular checkups and avoiding direct sun are very important.

Rajesh Shah Rajesh Shah Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Your body stops sweating completely and the skin becomes hot and dry. This extreme dehydration can cause organ damage. While keeping hydrated with buttermilk and coconut water prevents it, during an actual heat stroke, the person needs immediate medical emergency care, not food or drinks.

S. K. Pandey S. K. Pandey Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Beta, luh lagne se sharir ka tapman bahut badh jata hai aur dimaag kam karna band kar deta hai, behoshi bhi ho sakti hai. Aise samay mein marij ko turant chhav mein laya jaye aur thande kapde se poora badan poncha jaye. Par dhyan rakhein, turant doctor ke paas le jana hi sabse pehla kartavya hai.

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Consult a neurologist

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

My son fainted due to high heat during a school sports day. During a heat stroke, the person can become unconscious or highly confused, and their pulse rate goes very high. We immediately put ice packs on his armpits and neck while rushing him to the emergency clinic.

Sajid Khan Sajid Khan Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Don't listen to people who say rubbing raw onions or drinking home mixtures will cure a heat stroke instantly. During a heat stroke, the brain and kidneys can get damaged due to extreme temperature. It is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires IV fluids and doctor supervision immediately.

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Girish Rao Girish Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, during a heat stroke, rapid breathing and a pounding headache are very common. Gently sponging the person with cool water while waiting for medical help is highly effective.

Kriti Saxena Kriti Saxena Joined Feb 2026 9 months ago

I suffered from this during my field trip last summer. I suddenly felt extremely dizzy, my vision blurred, and my skin felt burning hot but there was no sweat. I actually blacked out and woke up in a clinic with an IV drip, it is not something to be taken lightly.

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