Heat Disorders - Diagnosis



Most cases of hyperthermia can be diagnosed easily. The two key factors are the patient's visible symptoms and recent personal history. A tennis player who collapses while playing a game, for example, may be suspected of having hyperthermia. Testing that person's temperature, heart rate, and other vital factors may confirm the diagnosis quickly.

Blood and urine tests can also be used to confirm a diagnosis of hyperthermia. In any form of hyperthermia, the balance of chemicals in blood and urine changes. Laboratory tests can detect these changes and confirm the presence of hyperthermia.

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