Heat stroke - heat stroke

Japanese: 熱射病 - ねっしゃびょう

Also known as heat stroke. A disease caused by the prevention of heat dissipation during work in a hot and humid environment. Premonitory symptoms include a heavy head, lethargy, fatigue, yawning, dizziness, and drowsiness, followed by loss of consciousness. Convulsions and mental confusion may also occur. If sweating does not occur and the body temperature exceeds 40°C, it can be life-threatening. Treatment involves resting in a cool place and administering symptomatic treatment along with electrolyte replacement. → Heat stroke

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Japanese:

熱中症ともいう。高温多湿の環境における労働の際，熱放散が妨げられて起こる病気。頭重，倦怠(けんたい)，疲労，あくび，めまい，もうろう状態などの前駆症があり，やがて意識を失う。痙攣(けいれん)や精神錯乱を伴う。汗が出ず，体温が40℃を越えると生命にかかわることもある。治療は涼しい場所で安静にし，電解質補液とともに対症療法を行う。→日射病

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