Avoid Heat Exhaustion & Heatstroke In Malaysia

Understanding how to avoid heat exhaustion and heatstroke is a must for all, especially if you live in Malaysia. This article will provide you with the information you need to know the signs and symptoms of heatstroke and heat exhaustion, as well as how to avoid them entirely. 

Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are common heat illnesses in sports injuries. Heat exhaustion is the more common sports-related condition. If left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening heatstroke. Athletes suffer from heat exhaustion collapse after exercise due to a post-exercise drop in blood pressure (postural hypotension). Athletes who show signs of altered mental function or collapse during exercise may have heat stroke. Sportsperson showing signs and symptoms of heat illness should be removed from the field immediately. 

Symptoms of heatstroke & illness may include:

•      Lightheadedness, dizziness
•      Nausea & muscle cramps
•      Obvious fatigue
•      Cessation of sweating
•      Noticeable loss of skill and coordination/clumsiness or unsteadiness
•      Confusion
•      Aggressive or irrational behavior
•      Altered consciousness
•      Collapse
•      Ashen grey pale skin

Heat illness, heat exhaustion, or heatstroke occurs in strenuous sports such as 10km and above runs or activities with prolonged heat exposure such as golf and cricket. Athletes are at higher risk of heatstroke or illness  in hot and humid weather. Hot and humid weather prevents adequate sweating and evaporation of sweat from lowering the core body temperature. Heat illness may happen in cool weather with high-intensity exercises for more than 45 minutes. Long-distance runners who push themselves close to exhaustion and run at a greater than training pace may risk heat illness. Athletes tend to ignore the symptoms of heat illness and heat exhaustion to finish the run in a personal best. Low air movement or following wind in road running increases the risk of heat illness. 

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