By Sally Farhat for MSN Health & Fitness:
As it gets hotter, we’re more likely to sweat and lose water. During exercise, children's temperatures rise faster than adults, which puts them at a greater risk. A sign of heatstroke at any age is when a fever becomes higher than 105 degrees.
How to prevent: Avoid being outside during the hottest hours. Exercise early in the morning or later in the day, and wear light clothes that breathe. If you start feeling fatigued, chilled or dehydrated, that's a sign to stop. Drink water throughout the day, not just when you're thirsty. Aim for 8 ounces for every 20 minutes of exercise. Give your children water at least every half-hour if they're playing outside.
If it happens: If you get heatstroke, someone should immediately bring your temperature down below 102 degrees by putting you in cold water or wetting your skin. They should also put ice packs on you and immediately call a doctor, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. With heat exhaustion, your temperature won’t get high – you’ll most likely be sweating, feel faint and dizzy. Drink a cold glass of water every 15 minutes and call a doctor.
