Heat stroke and heat exhaustion
It’s easy to mix these two up, but while similar in terms of their cause, heat stroke and heat exhaustion cause two different sets of symptoms.
St John’s Ambulance say the symptoms of heat stroke are:
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Hot, flushed, and dry skin
• Deteriorating responsiveness
• Regular and strong pulse.
While heat exhaustion also causes headache, dizziness, and confusion, it exhibits far different symptoms to heat stroke.
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Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Sweating with pale and clammy skin
• Rapid and weak pulse.
Which is more dangerous?
Heatstroke is the most dangerous of the two conditions, one which needs to be treated as an emergency.
It isn’t the only danger from the heat however, others have longer term consequences.
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Melanomas are far more complex, they are usually as a result of the abnormal development of a new mole or change in appearance of an existing one.
The NHS has an ABCDE checklist on to tell the difference between a normal mole and melanoma:
• Asymmetrical: Melanomas can have two very different halves and an irregular shape
• Border: Melanomas have a notched or ragged border
• Colours: Melanomas will also normally be a mix of two or more colours
• Diameter: Most melanomas are larger than 6mm
• Enlargement or elevation: If the mole has changed over time, it could be a melanoma.
If any change is noticed it is highly advised to get it checked with a medical professional who will check all other spots and moles as well as the one of concern.
