Thousands of people die each year from complications caused by extreme heat, including chills and hot blows.

Here's what you need to know about hitting hot, how to understand the symptoms and the measures you need to take to be sure this summer.

High body temperature

If the body temperature reaches up to 39 degrees Celsius, you may be at risk of being hit by the heat.

Even if the thermometer scores less than 39, but you still experience hot spots, you should take measures to lower the temperature or seek medical help.

Muscle cramp

Known differently as heat cramps, this is one of the first symptoms of heat-related exercise problems. You may experience painful cramps, especially in the legs, arms or abdomen, when you are sweating too much.

Although not only caused by heat, muscle cramps become more common when the body is not adapted to high temperatures.

Dehydration is also another common cause of cramping, however, if you have such pains along with other symptoms, do not ignore it.

Lack of sweating - or excessive sweating

When you spend a lot of time in the extreme hot, the body stops keeping the internal temperature. So you stop sweating or sweating more than usual.

Dizziness or difficulty walking

Hot blowout causes central nervous system disorder, so lack of coordination, dizziness or inability to walk are alarm signs that you should not ignore.

Throwning headache

Thin headache is another common symptom of stroke. This symptom is mainly due to dehydration (when you have not drank enough water) or as a complication of stroke in the central nervous system.

Mixed or vomiting

As you continue to sweat, the body becomes even dehydrated. Heat begins to affect some organs, causing mingy, vomiting, or fever.

Skin redness

In cases of hot shock, the body directs the flow of blood to the skin in an attempt to cool, resulting in skin rash. The skin may also look very dry or cold, depending on the type of blow you are experiencing.

Irregular heartbeat or difficulty in breathing

The heart is placed under very heavy pressure as a result of extreme heat. It should pump harder and faster to make sure that natural body cooling systems work properly to keep the body temperature balanced. This can also lead to respiratory problems.

Source: Prevention / Shendeti.com.al