What are the symptoms of a heat stroke?

• A. Throbbing headache, dizziness, muscle weakness/cramps, nausea and vomiting. Rapid heartbeat and rapid, shallow breathing.
• B. Rash.
• C. Sneezing.
• D. Fatigue only.

Answer: (A)

Recognizing heat stroke symptoms is essential because it’s a medical emergency from overheating. Heat stroke happens when the body’s cooling system can’t keep up, leading to a very high body temperature and often altered mental status. The signs listed—throbbing headache, dizziness, muscle weakness or cramps, nausea and vomiting, and a rapid heartbeat with rapid, shallow breathing—are classic indicators of heat stroke. These symptoms reflect how the body's systems are being overwhelmed by heat and stress. Rashes, sneezing, or fatigue alone aren’t typical signs of heat stroke, so they don’t fit as well. If heat stroke is suspected, seek urgent medical help and begin cooling measures while awaiting responders.