What is Heat Stroke? 

Heat stroke is a t times fatal and is therefore one of the most deadly heat associated health problem that can occur.IIn simple terms, it is a condition in which the sweating mechanism fails and the body of a human being is no longer in control of the body's temperature. The temperature rises rapidly and abnormally and is generally 103 degrees F and above, even exceeding 106 Deg F. The other symptoms are Absolutely burning skin and extreme dryness, lack of sweating, high pulse rate, headache and dizziness, leading to unconciousness. If these symptoms are observed for anyone with a rising temperature, then while immediate professional medical is sought, the temperature need to be brought down by cooling the patients. We may even need to resort to dumping the patient in a tub of water. Cools showers is another solution. Also wrapping in a wet sheet and fanning the patient rapidly will have to be resorted to till the temperature returns to around 101 or further and remains stable.

Answered by Lifeisfun , an ibibo Specialist, at 11:02 PM on October 28, 2007

Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia (abnormally elevated body temperature) with accompanying physical and neurological symptoms. Unlike heat cramps and heat exhaustion, two less-severe forms of hyperthermia, heat stroke is a true medical emergency that can be fatal if not properly and promptly treated. The body normally generates heat as a result of metabolism, and the body is usually able to dissipate the heat by either radiation of heat through the skin or by evaporation of sweat. However, in extreme heat, high humidity, or vigorous exertion under the sun, the body may not be able to dissipate the heat and the body temperature rises.

Answered by mrmister , an ibibo Citizen, at 12:00 AM on October 17, 2007

Heat stroke is a form of hyperthermia (abnormally elevated body temperature) with accompanying physical and neurological symptoms. Unlike heat cramps and heat exhaustion, two less-severe forms of hyperthermia, heat stroke is a true medical emergency that can be fatal if not properly and promptly treated. The body normally generates heat as a result of metabolism, and the body is usually able to dissipate the heat by either radiation of heat through the skin or by evaporation of sweat. However, in extreme heat, high humidity, or vigorous exertion under the sun, the body may not be able to dissipate the heat and the body temperature rises, sometimes up to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Another cause of heat stroke is dehydration. A dehydrated person may not be able to sweat fast enough to dissipate heat, which causes the body temperature to rise. The population most susceptible to hear strokes are infants, the elderly (often with associated heart diseases, lung diseases, kidney diseases, or on certain medications that make them vulnerable to heat strokes), and athletes, or outdoor workers physically exerting themselves under the sun.

Answered by Relax , an ibibo Advisor, at 8:10 PM on October 16, 2007

Heat stroke is abnormally elevated body temperature. It is a form of hyperthermia, accompanying with physical and neurological symptoms.

Answered by Meera , an ibibo Master, at 7:32 PM on October 16, 2007