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LIST and EXPLAIN the 3 heat-related disorders:

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Heat Cramps - are the first stage of heat emergency. They usually happen when you’ve been physically active in the heat, but they can also occur if you haven’t been active.Heat cramps are especially likely in the elderly or small children, overweight people, and people who have been drinking alcohol. Muscle pain and tightness are symptoms of heat cramps.

Heat ExhaustionSymptoms of heat exhaustion include:
muscle cramps
dizziness
mild confusion
fast heart rate or breathing
headache
irritability
extreme thirst
nausea or vomiting
pale skin
heavy sweating
fainting

Heatstroke-With heatstroke, all the symptoms of heat exhaustion may be present, plus:body temperature over 104°F
irrational behavior or hallucinations
confusion
rapid, shallow breathing
rapid, weak pulse
seizures
loss of consciousness
dry skin
Sweating may be present in heatstroke. A person who is experiencing heatstroke might have very dry skin from dehydration.
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Types of Heat-related Illnesses. Heat Stroke | Heat Exhaustion | Rhabdomyolysis |Heat Syncope | Heat Cramps | Heat Rash.

Heat Stroke. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related illness. ...

Heat Exhaustion. ...

Rhabdomyolysis. ...

Heat Syncope. ...

Heat Cramps. ...

Heat Rash.

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