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Tribune Online on MSN: First aid for heat exhaustion, sunstroke in Nigerian schools Heatstroke (sunstroke) is a medical emergency. Continual exposure to the sun's heat can lead to exhaustion and illness. Know more on how to prevent and alleviate heatstroke.
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Sunstroke is a serious condition and should not be taken lightly. Sunstroke is a type of heatstroke caused by sun exposure; it happens if the body is exposed to hot temperatures for prolonged periods of time, causing body temperature to rise to 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. [1] Learn how to recognize sunstroke, who’s most at risk, and what to do when it happens — plus how it differs from heat exhaustion. Heat stroke is also sometimes referred to as heat stroke or sunstroke.
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Severe hyperthermia is defined as a body temperature of 104 F (40 C) or higher. Heat stroke is not the same as a stroke. "Stroke" is the general term used to describe decreased oxygen flow to an area of the brain. Heatstroke generally occurs when an individual has been too hot for too long, whether working, exercising, or simply sitting in a hot environment. Also known as sunstroke, heatstroke is a serious...