Guide To Heat-Related Illnesses

Heat Syncope

Heat syncope, otherwise known as heat fainting, is a heat illness that typically occurs when individuals overexert themselves in a hot climate. Though the symptoms may appear and feel alarming, this form of heat-related illness isn't generally dangerous. However, if it's paired with more dangerous symptoms, affected individuals should seek medical care. When an individual's body tries to cool itself down, it causes their blood vessels to dilate. Heat syncope occurs when an individual's blood pressure drops so much that there's reduced blood flow to their brain. Individuals are much more likely to develop heat syncope if they haven't been drinking enough water. Individuals experiencing heat syncope might feel faint, dizzy, restless, have a rapid heartbeat, feel pounding in their head, feel nauseous, vomit, or briefly lose consciousness. Those who experience any of these things should lie down in a cool area and drink salty fluids.

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