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==What are the symptoms of Hyperthermia?== | ==What are the symptoms of Hyperthermia?== | ||
Symptoms for Hyperthermia include: | |||
* Abdominal cramps | |||
* Muscle cramps | |||
* Nausea | |||
* Vomiting | |||
* Headache | |||
* Dizziness | |||
* Weakness | |||
* Heavy sweat or a lack of sweat | |||
* Pale or bluish skin | |||
Children may have seizures. | |||
If not treated Hyperthermia symptoms can become: | |||
* organ failure | |||
* unconsciousness | |||
* death | |||
==What causes Hyperthermia?== | ==What causes Hyperthermia?== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Assistant Editor-In Chief: Dipen Kumar[2]
Overview
Hyperthermia is a condition that is characterized by elevated body temperatures usually greater than 100-101 degrees Fahrenheit.
What are the symptoms of Hyperthermia?
Symptoms for Hyperthermia include:
- Abdominal cramps
- Muscle cramps
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Heavy sweat or a lack of sweat
- Pale or bluish skin
Children may have seizures.
If not treated Hyperthermia symptoms can become:
- organ failure
- unconsciousness
- death
What causes Hyperthermia?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Hyperthermia?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Hyperthermia