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Another thing to notice is the condition of your skin. Is it cold and clammy? Or bright red and dry? Seeing these signs is your body’s way of telling you which heat illness you may be developing, but either way that means you need to get out of the sun.It’s what happens when the body can’t regulate your temperature anymore. You’re unable to cool down as your body heats up fast, so a telltale sign is that you won’t usually sweat.
If you find yourself ticking any of these boxes, move somewhere cool, drink water, and take a cold shower if you can. is basically when you pass out from the heat. It can occur more when you change environments for an extended period, like going from a cooler area to one with blistering sun.
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