What is Heat Stroke or Sun Stroke

Heatstroke is the most extreme heat-related sickness. It happens when the body can no longer control its temperature.  

What is Heat Stroke

Heatstroke is a dangerous condition in which your body overheats. It is described as a body temperature that exceeds 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius).

What is Sun Stroke

Heatstroke (or sunstroke) occurs when the body is unable to maintain a temperature of less than 105° F while exposed to hot conditions.

Is a sunstroke the same as a heat stroke? 

Drink plenty of water and Find airconditioned places to cool off  

How to avoid heat stroke ?

Children under the age of four, people 65 and older, the obese, and those who are ill or taking particular medications are the most at risk for heat-related disease.

Who is at risk for heat stroke? 

Cover the person with cool, moist sheets and towels. Apply ice packs or cool, wet towels to the neck, armpits, and groin. 

How to treat a heat stroke?