• Heatstroke results from two main reasons:
• Hot weather: Prolonged exposure to heat
• Strenuous activity or intense physical activity such as military training or participating in sports in hot weather
• Other factors that could lead to heatstroke include:
• Wearing excess clothing
• Drinking too much alcohol
• Not Drinking adequate amount of water or being dehydrated
• Ageing, as the ability to cope with Hot weather decreases with age
• Lack of proper air conditioning
• Certain medications that lead to dehydration
• Medical conditions such as heart and lung diseases

• Remain indoors during hot weather
• Wear loose fitting, lightweight clothing in high temperatures
• Drink plenty of fluids
• Protect yourself from sunburn
• Do not leave anyone in a parked car, especially during hot weather
• Rest adequately during long working hours
• Be cautious in hot temperatures if you suffer from any heart or lung diseases

Complications from heatstroke depend on how long the body has been exposed to hot temperature.

• Vital organ damage, which in severe cases can be permanent
• Death due to multiple organ failure

Treatments for heatstroke aim at reducing the body temperature and prevent damage to the internal organs.

Medication

Muscle relaxants: To prevent shivering from treatments given to reduce body temperature.

Alprazolam