Signs Of Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke

Heavy Sweating

It may seem that heavy sweating is normal when a person is in a hot environment, and in some cases it is. However, there are a few warning signs that indicate when it's not normal. If the sweating is accompanied by cold, clammy skin, it is a sign of heat exhaustion. Another indicator is if a person can't seem to stop sweating after ceasing physical activity. The key to determining if heavy sweating is related to heat exhaustion is to see if there are other signs of heat exhaustion along with the sweating.

Speaking of other signs to watch out for, keep reading for another warning of impending heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Tiredness And Weakness

Individuals who are suffering from heat exhaustion can often have feelings of being tired or weak. This is because the body has to work hard to cool itself off. All of this extra work the body does requires an increased heart rate. More calories are burned because the body's metabolic rate is also increased. It's as if the body is getting an intense workout just from being hot. All of this extra work the body does in the heat can quickly lead to being tired and weak.

Keep reading for more on what warning signs there are for heat exhaustion followed by heat stroke.