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  2. Hyperthermia - Wikipedia

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    Heat stroke is an acute temperature elevation caused by exposure to excessive heat, or combination of heat and humidity, that overwhelms the heat-regulating mechanisms of the body. The latter is a relatively rare side effect of many drugs, particularly those that affect the central nervous system .

  3. Heat stroke - Wikipedia

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    Heat stroke or heatstroke, also known as sun-stroke, is a severe heat illness that results in a body temperature greater than 40.0 °C (104.0 °F), [4] along with red skin, headache, dizziness, and confusion. [2] Sweating is generally present in exertional heatstroke, but not in classic heatstroke. [5] The start of heat stroke can be sudden or ...

  4. Heat illness - Wikipedia

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    Heat illness is a spectrum of disorders due to increased body temperature. It can be caused by either environmental conditions or by exertion. It includes minor conditions such as heat cramps, heat syncope, and heat exhaustion as well as the more severe condition known as heat stroke. [1] It can affect any or all anatomical systems. [2]

  5. Extreme heat worsens chronic health conditions in millions of ...

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    The U.S. is on track to shatter heat records, putting millions of Americans in the most affected parts of the country in harm's way for long-term, life-threatening health problems.. Most states in ...

  6. Excessive heat found to exacerbate stress, mental health ...

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    The body produces the stress hormone cortisol to cope with the stress excessive heat puts on the body, which can lead to anxiety and stress. It's unclear if extreme heat can be the cause of mental ...

  7. Extreme heat can be dangerous for runners, cyclists and ... - AOL

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    Don't forget that the body also generates internal heat when you're active, whether you're running or even mowing your lawn. When it's warm to hot outside, you're further increasing your heat gain ...

  8. Heat intolerance - Wikipedia

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    Sweating, which may be excessive In patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), heat intolerance may cause a pseudoexacerbation, which is a temporary worsening of MS-related symptoms. A temporary worsening of symptoms can also happen in patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and dysautonomia .

  9. Cold and heat adaptations in humans - Wikipedia

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    With humid heat, the moisture in the air can prevent the evaporation of sweat. [21] Regardless of acclimatization, humid heat poses a far greater threat than dry heat; humans cannot carry out physical outdoor activities at any temperature above 32 °C (90 °F) when the ambient humidity is greater than 95%.