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… Fainting On this page: … will recover quickly. The term doctors use for fainting is syncope (say "SING-kuh-pee"). Fainting one time is usually … will recover quickly. The term doctors use for fainting is syncope (say "SING-kuh-pee"). Fainting one time is usually …
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… Beat the heat Last updated July 5, 2024 During the summer months, … and young children (HealthLinkBC File #35c) Heat rash Heat syncope (Fainting) Heat-related illness (HealthLinkBC File #35) …
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… Heat Waves On this page: Overview Overview A heat wave is 3 or more days in a row when the maximum … 32°C (89.6°F) or more. Everyone has an increased risk for a heat-related illness during a heat wave. Extensive exposure …
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… Heat Rash On this page: Overview Overview What is heat rash? Heat rash ( prickly heat ) is a red or pink rash usually …
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… Heat-Related Illnesses On this page: Overview Check Your … by short periods of stress in a hot environment. Heat syncope (fainting). It's caused by low blood pressure when heat …
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… Heat After an Injury On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Experts disagree about the use of heat after an injury. Some experts: Do not recommend using heat because it may increase swelling, especially in the …
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… Heat-related illness Last updated June 6, 2022 HealthLink BC File number 35 Heat-related Series Download PDF Document English Document … hands and feet Fatigue and weakness Dizziness and/or fainting Headache Nausea and/or vomiting Reduced urine …
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… Using Cold and Heat Therapies On this page: Overview Overview Cold and heat therapies are treatments that use cold or heat to help with pain, soreness, muscle spasms, swelling, …
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… Osteoarthritis: Heat and Cold Therapy On this page: Overview Related … moderate to severe pain from osteoarthritis , try applying heat and cold to the affected joints. Experiment with these heat and cold techniques until you find what helps you most. …
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… Heatstroke Prevention: Acclimating to the Heat On this page: Overview Overview … you remain active in a hot environment with less risk of a heat-related illness. You can acclimate yourself to a hot …
