Heat Exhaustion
Heat exhaustion is a multi-factor condition in which the body becomes weak and fatigued due to inadequate internal temperature cooling. This overheating of the body is commonly induced by external exposure to heat. As an essential part of fitness safety and performance, it is critical to follow precautions and monitor your body’s condition regularly during any physical activity. Let’s take a closer look at some of the symptoms, treatments, and preventive measures of heat exhaustion.
Symptoms
The symptoms of heat exhaustion may manifest themselves very quickly and often without warning. These symptoms include, but are not limited to:
- Dizziness or lost of balance; This can be in the form of decreased coordination or focus. In severe cases, the ill person may have Read more…
Glossary & Definitions, Wellness
delirium, diseases and conditions, fitness safety, heat exhaustion, hydration, palpitation
Delirium
Delirium is the condition of abrupt mental confusion or significant lost of mental awareness. This condition can be caused by various factors including lack of blood flow to the brain, exhaustion, dehydration, drug influence, and lack of sleep. Delirium is usually temporary and most often exhibited by the elderly. More serious cases of delirium may be the result of physical damage of the brain from strokes or underlying diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
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brain, delirium, diseases and conditions, nervous system
Palpitation
Palpitation refers to the unusual consciousness of the heart beating. Have you ever woke up suddenly from a nightmare and feel your heart thumping? This alertness of your heart beating, at any speed or rhythm and for a varied lengths of time, is known as palpitation.
Palpitation can be caused by numerous elements including a sudden chemical imbalances in the body such as that of adrenaline, an under lying diseases such as high blood pressure or anemia, or a physical irregularity of the heart’s valves.
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cardiovascular system, diseases and conditions, heart, palpitation