CDC says Heat-Related Illnesses are Preventable and You Should Know the Symptoms and What to Do

CDC says Heat-Related Illnesses are Preventable and You Should Know the Symptoms and What to Do

Temperatures in East Tennessee expected to be the nineties the next several days.

The CDC says you should know the symptoms and what to do if you or a loved one show signs of having a heat-related illness.

If you are suffering from Heat Stroke you may have a high body temperature, Fast pulse, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, confusion and you could pass out. Heat Stroke is a medical emergency, call 9-1-1, get to a cooler place, lower body temperature with cool bath or clothes and do NOT drink anything.

Heat Exhaustion systems include heavy sweating, cold, clammy skin, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting, headache, dizziness and possibly passing out. You should loosen your clothes, sip water and get medical help if you are throwing up or symptoms last over an hour.