/en/tags/heat-stroke/Recent content in Heat-Stroke on Guide to Local Medical Clinics, Healthcare, and Beauty ServicesHugo -- gohugo.ioenJohsei Clinic GuideWed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0900/en/clinic-info/summer-heatstroke-prevention-and-emergency-care-guide/Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0900/en/clinic-info/summer-heatstroke-prevention-and-emergency-care-guide/<img src="/img/thumbnail/summer-heatstroke-prevention-and-emergency-care-guide-en.png" alt="Featured image of post Summer Heatstroke Prevention and Emergency Care Guide" /><p>Every summer, thousands are hospitalized due to heatstroke — a condition that is largely preventable with proper knowledge. This guide covers the mechanisms, prevention strategies, and emergency responses for heatstroke.</p> <h2 id="how-heatstroke-develops">How Heatstroke Develops </h2><p>Heatstroke occurs when the body&rsquo;s thermoregulation fails in hot, humid environments. Symptoms progress in three stages. Stage I (mild): dizziness, lightheadedness, muscle cramps. Stage II (moderate): headache, nausea, fatigue, profuse sweating. Stage III (severe): altered consciousness, seizures, core temperature above 40°C — a life-threatening emergency. Be especially cautious during sudden heatwaves and after consecutive tropical nights, as the body hasn&rsquo;t yet acclimated.</p>