Heat Illness Description Heat illness results from the body’s inability to rid itself of excessive heat that develops during athletic competition in a hot environment. The body normally loses heat by radiation of heat to the environment. However, in very hot temperatures, the environment may be warmer than the athlete, so this method is ineffective. An alternative to this is the evaporation of sweat. In athletes who are acclimated to the heat, sweating begins earlier, and the rate is increased. If athletes become dehydrated in the heat, they are unable to sweat, and this method of heat loss will also be ineffective. Therefore the temperature in the body rises, and the athlete’s judgment and performance suffer. Common signs and symptoms • Dizziness • Fatigue • Changes in judgment • Muscle cramps • Weakness • Nausea and vomiting • Rapid heart rate • Fainting • Elevated body temperature • Diarrhea • Seizures • Low blood pressure • Kidney failure • Liver failure • Loss of consciousness • Coma • Death Causes • Poor conditioning • Not being acclimated to the heat • Dehydration • Clothing that does not allow water to evaporate • Obesity • Extremities of age (very old or very young) • Medications such as diuretics, caffeine, decongestants, stimulants, and some blood pressure medications Factors that increase risk • Old age (decreased body water and decreased blood supply to skin results in decreased sweating)< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Glucosamine Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join Tags: Instructions for Sports Medicine Patients Jul 18, 2016 | Posted by admin in SPORT MEDICINE | Comments Off on Heat Illness Full access? Get Clinical Tree
Heat Illness Description Heat illness results from the body’s inability to rid itself of excessive heat that develops during athletic competition in a hot environment. The body normally loses heat by radiation of heat to the environment. However, in very hot temperatures, the environment may be warmer than the athlete, so this method is ineffective. An alternative to this is the evaporation of sweat. In athletes who are acclimated to the heat, sweating begins earlier, and the rate is increased. If athletes become dehydrated in the heat, they are unable to sweat, and this method of heat loss will also be ineffective. Therefore the temperature in the body rises, and the athlete’s judgment and performance suffer. Common signs and symptoms • Dizziness • Fatigue • Changes in judgment • Muscle cramps • Weakness • Nausea and vomiting • Rapid heart rate • Fainting • Elevated body temperature • Diarrhea • Seizures • Low blood pressure • Kidney failure • Liver failure • Loss of consciousness • Coma • Death Causes • Poor conditioning • Not being acclimated to the heat • Dehydration • Clothing that does not allow water to evaporate • Obesity • Extremities of age (very old or very young) • Medications such as diuretics, caffeine, decongestants, stimulants, and some blood pressure medications Factors that increase risk • Old age (decreased body water and decreased blood supply to skin results in decreased sweating)< div class='tao-gold-member'> Only gold members can continue reading. Log In or Register to continue Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related Related posts: Birth Control and Sports Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm Glucosamine Effort Thrombosis Proximal Tibiofibular Joint Dislocation Subtalar Dislocation Stay updated, free articles. Join our Telegram channel Join
