Heat Exhaustion Warning Signs

Edward J. Vassallo, Ready Coordinator for Philadelphia's Office of Emergency Management, brings you Wally Wise Guy's Wise Words of the Week - Be Aware of the Warning Signs of Heat Exhaustion.

Heat Exhaustion is a heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures or by not drinking enough fluids. It causes:

- Decreased energy
- Nausea
- Faintness
- Slight loss of appetite
- Light-headedness
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Headache
- Muscle Cramps

If you experience any of these symptoms, go to a cool environment, drink fluids, remove excess clothing, and rest. If symptoms worsen, seek medical attention.

For more information on staying safe this summer, download the Stay Cool Guide or visit the Extreme Heat page of the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management's website at www.phila.gov/ready

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[randomchiick1]

i had this i was at my waterpark in the summer and it was like 100+ degrees out and i didnt have anything to eat or drink. i went like blind and i felt like i was about to throw up & i sat down before i fainted. its scary man

[Levimx22]

@atreyunix its115 in my town rite now:( its to hot to do anything

[atreyunix]

it was 115 degrees outside 2day

[ToushiDiablo]

I've been suffering that for two days. It's kicking my ass as a camp counselor... Ughh

[floaterjr]

i went on a 10 mile hike today and had all these signs, my group ran out of water 1 and a half miles on the way back to camp. trust me not fun at all :/

[cybrotius]

Do not tough out heat exhaustion, as soon as you feel it come on get out of it any way you can, if possible, if not, heat stroke is just around the corner and that is some serious pain.

[FreshPrinceJunkie]

I had this yesterday.....Not fun.

[Andylong99]

hey psychicgirl25 those r symptoms of Heat Exhaustion my recommendation for u is get home take a cool shower or bath and hook up a Fan and Just let it blow at u so it will keep u cool

[PsychicGirl25]

I almost got heat exhaustion earlier today while bike riding 6 miles. When I got home, I was hot, sweaty, only slightly light-headed, and maybe a little weak. I felt weird when I got a sip of really cold water, and then I slept on the couch for two hours. I'm not sure if I had a slight case of heat exhaustion or not.....