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July 25, 2003Heat StrokeEven the most highly conditioned athletes need to take special precautions when exercising in hot weather. Athletes are especially prone to heat illness in the summer months, so recognizing signs of heat illness is critical. Heat stroke is a serious condition and should be treated as a medical emergency. Other conditions common in the heat, like heat cramps, and heat exhaustion, are less serious and generally require less drastic measures of treatment. |
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