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The risk of getting a heat stroke increases during hot and humid weather, especially if you are engaged in physical activity, are dehydrated, or have been directly exposed to the sun for too long. How to prevent and treat heat stroke. When undergoing a heat stroke, the body overheats and can’t cool down by sweating because of dehydration. The risk of getting a heat stroke increases during hot and humid weather, especially if you are engaged in physical activity, are dehydrated, or have been directly exposed to the sun for too long. Watch out for the following signs of heat exhaustion: intense thirst, dehydration, weakness or discomfort, dizziness or fainting, anxiety, and headaches. You are suffering from a heat stroke if your core body temperature is 40°C or more; your skin is hot and dry; your heartbeat is rapid; or if you are suffering from convulsions, deliriums, and loss of consciousness, or even a coma. To prevent a heat stroke limit the amount of time you spend outdoors, ...