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Follow the links in the list below to find information on the health effects of heat, including heat exhaustion.
For information on burns, go to the specific HealthInsite topic page on Burns and Scalds below.
Reviewed January 2009
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Heat stress and sport - reducing the risks
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Better Health Channel
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Heat and sport or physical activity (exercise) can be a dangerous combination. Heat stress occurs when sweat can't evaporate fast enough to keep the body sufficiently cool. Symptoms include muscle cramps and headache. You can prevent heat stress during sport by drinking plenty of fluids, taking frequent rest breaks and avoiding exercise during the hottest part of the day.
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Mar 2009
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Muscle aches and pains: treatments
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myDr
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Anti-inflammatory medications can help in the treatment of muscular aches and pains by reducing inflammation, while heat rubs can help to over-ride the sensation of pain.
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Mar 2009
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Babies in hot weather
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The hot weather can be a time of risk for babies because they are easily affected by the heat. It is important to keep them from getting overheated. Babies can get stressed by the heat and need extra care in very hot weather.
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Oct 2008
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Summer sanity: keeping baby cool
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Australian Breastfeeding Association
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| Description: |
Babies and mothers need special attention in extremes of temperature to ensure that they are comfortable and well hydrated.
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| Date: |
Jan 2008
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| Title: |
Child safety - hot weather
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Better Health Channel
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Hot weather can be dangerous for babies and young children. They can quickly lose body fluids through perspiration which leads to dehydration. Children need to drink regularly, wear light clothing and be kept cool. Never leave a baby or child in a car, even in cool weather.
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Jul 2007
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Ecstasy: effects on the body
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myDr
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| Description: |
Because ecstasy is commonly taken during dance or rave parties, the stimulant effects are likely to increase.
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Sep 2006
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Heat rash or prickly heat
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myDr
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Heat rash or prickly heat is caused by blockage of sweat glands during times of high heat or humidity, causing itching or prickling of the skin.
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Aug 2006
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Staying safe in the car
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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| Description: |
Car accidents are the greatest risk children face, and there are a number of things parents can do to help protect children in and around cars. Practical tips on using restraints, and keeping children cool in hot cars.
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| Date: |
Aug 2006
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Heat and infertility
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Andrology Australia
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| Description: |
A cooler temperature in the testis is necessary for sperm production. High levels of heat can reduce sperm production.
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| Date: |
Dec 2005
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| Title: |
Heat-related illnesses
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Common symptoms of heat illnesses, such as sunstroke and heatstroke, are headaches, dizziness, muscle weakness or muscle cramps, nausea and vomiting.
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| Date: |
Aug 2005
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When it is hot at work
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Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
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| Description: |
Outlines how our bodies deal with heat and what is needed for our bodies to maintain correct body temperature. Identifies how heat illness can be prevented?
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| Date: |
Jun 1995
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