Heat Exhaustion Symptoms In Kids
Heat Exhaustion Symptoms In Kids
With most of the country being under a heat advisory it is important to know the sign of heat exhaustion especially for your kids. Listed below our signs and treatments for heat exhaustion from Nemours Kids Health.
What Is Heat Exhaustion?
Heat exhaustion is a more severe heat illness that can happen when someone in a hot climate or environment hasn’t been drinking enough liquids. Symptoms can include:
- increased thirst
- weakness
- dizziness or fainting
- muscle cramps
- nausea and/or vomiting
- irritability
- headache
- heavy sweating
- cool, clammy skin
- a raised body temperature, but less than 104°F (40°C)
What to Do:
- Bring your child to a cooler place indoors, an air-conditioned car, or shady area.
- Remove your child’s excess clothing.
- Encourage your child to drink water or cool liquids containing salt and sugar, such as sports drinks.
- Put a cool, wet cloth or cool water on your child’s skin.
- Call your doctor for advice. A child who is too exhausted or ill to drink or who doesn’t feel better within an hour might need to get intravenous (IV) fluids.
Courtesy of Nemours Kids Health
