Heatstroke is a true medical emergency. It can be fatal. This condition is progressive in nature. It will not tend to get better by itself.

Heat Stroke is the result of the collapse of your body’s cooling system. Sweat stops. It generally results due to a progression from heat exhaustion, though in some cases the symptoms of heat exhaustion may have been absent.

Symptoms may include disorientation, unusual behavior, marked weakness. Skin is hot and dry, since sweating has stopped. The brain may begin to overheat and lead to seizures.

A person suffering from heat stroke needs emergency medical attention.

They should be placed in the shade. Their body should be wet down with cool water and fanned to aid evaporative cooling.

As a result of high body temperature, damage to body organs and brain may occur.