Keep Your Finger On The Pulse of Extreme Exhaustion

Look Out For A Rapid Heart Rate

Sometimes, a rapid heart rate may accompany extreme exhaustion. Usually, this occurs during an intense bout of physical activity, especially in hot weather, which is when the term heat exhaustion is often used. The heart may have difficulty circulating blood in the body, causing it to race. As the heart struggles to do this, the pulse is usually weak, and the skin may feel hot and moist. The heart may race for a long period after the bout of physical activity has ended. This is a common symptom of heat exhaustion. If individuals find themselves experiencing heat exhaustion, they should drink water as soon as possible, remove unnecessary or tight clothing, take a cool shower, and drape a cold towel over their body. It is important to treat heat exhaustion symptoms right away as heat exhaustion can progress into heat stroke, a potentially deadly condition requiring emergency medical treatment.

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