Heatstroke: Be alert for early symptoms, say health specialists


KUALA LUMPUR: The public is advised to be alert for early signs of heatstroke especially among children and the elderly, to avoid unwanted incidents.

A general practitioner, Dr Arisman Wenge Abdul Rahman said heatstroke is a disease caused by heat-related illnesses which is preceded by a heat cramp, followed by heat exhaustion.

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