"There is nothing that involves only going without returning.
It is the nature of Heaven and Earth
When there is going, there also must be returning."
"To maintain the center of the circle is to respond inexhaustibly."
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"There is nothing that involves only going without returning. It is the nature of Heaven and Earth When there is going, there also must be returning." "To maintain the center of the circle is to respond inexhaustibly." |
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Heatstroke
Heatstroke is similar to heat cramps and
heat exhaustion. It's one of the heat-related problems that often result from
heavy work in hot environments, usually accompanied by inadequate fluid intake.
Older adults, people who are obese and people born with an impaired ability to
sweat are at high risk of heatstroke. Other risk factors include dehydration,
alcohol use, cardiovascular disease and certain medications. What makes this syndrome much more severe
and potentially life-threatening is the fact that the body's normal mechanisms
for dealing with heat stress, such as sweating and temperature control, are
lost. The main sign of heatstroke is a markedly elevated body temperature —
generally greater than 104 F — with changes in mental status ranging from
personality changes to confusion and coma. Skin may be hot and dry, although in
heatstroke caused by exertion, the skin is usually moist. Other signs and symptoms may include:
If you suspect heatstroke:
By Mayo Clinic staff |
