First Aid & Emergencies
Call 911 NOW if you are having:
- Chest Pain
- Difficulty Breathing
- Severe Bleeding
- Sudden Weakness or Numbness
- A Medical Emergency
Heat-Related Illnesses - Check Your Symptoms
If you answer yes to any of the following questions, click on the "Yes" in front of the question for information about how soon to see a health professional.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Step One
Step Two
Step Three
If you have any of the following symptoms, check those symptoms first.
- A high body temperature that may be caused by illness: Go to the topic Fever, Age 3 and Younger or Fever, Age 4 and Older.
- A skin rash: Go to the topic Rash, Age 11 and Younger or Rash, Age 12 and Older.
Do you have any signs of heat exhaustion?
Do you have any symptoms that could cause heat syncope (fainting)?
Do you have any signs of heat cramps?
Do you have any signs of heat edema (swelling)?
Other Symptoms to Watch For
If you have any of the following symptoms, check those symptoms first.
WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise
Last Updated:
July 19, 2010
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