Heat Disorders - Prognosis



Prompt treatment of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is usually successful. Patients recover in a matter of hours or, at most, a day or two. Heat stroke poses more serious problems. Prognosis depends on the patient's age and general health. In the most serious cases, heat stroke can lead to permanent damage to internal organs, and even death.

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