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10. Extreme Exhaustion

Heat can leave anyone feeling tired, but the sudden, profound exhaustion of heat stroke is different. It often comes paired with the other signs covered here: confusion, a racing heart, or a very high temperature. On its own, fatigue might just mean someone overdid it and needs rest in a cool place. Combined with those other symptoms, it points to heat stroke and an emergency. When in doubt, treat it as the serious end: get the person cool, call for help, and keep cooling them until it arrives.

People suffering heat wave day in summer under direct sunlight
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