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How to Prevent Heatstroke Heatstroke, also known as sunstroke, is a severe condition in which the body cannot cool itself through sweating and becomes overheated  . People are more likely to first hav e a heat cramp or heat exhaustion , which are less severe conditions. But when these problems are not treated and controlled in time, they lead to heatstroke. Heatstroke is common among people living in hot, humid climates. It happens mainly  due to a combination of dehydration and heavy exertion out in the sun . Other factors that increase your risk are drinking alcohol, wearing excessive clothing, strenuous physical activity, sweat gland dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. The main sign of heatstroke is a sudden increase in body temperature. Other symptoms include fatigue, headache and dizziness, decreased perspiration, muscle cramps or weakness, a rapid pulse rate, nausea and vomiting, flushed skin or redness, difficulty breathing, confusion and even loss o...