Hyperthermia
Symptoms – temperature increases, weak pulse, results from over exercising and dehydration
Treatment – lie patient in cool place, give them liquids
Hypothermia
Symptoms – temperature falls too low, muscles go rigid, irregular heart beat
Treatment – raise temperature, wrap in warm, dry clothing, hot drinks
Cramp
Symptoms – involuntary contraction of muscles, caused by lack of salt in the blood, or lack of blood flowing to the muscle
Treatment – stretch the muscle, massaging it gently
Winding
Symptoms – difficulty in breathing, pain in the abdomen
Treatment – lean forward, rub affected area
Shock
Symptoms – pale, clammy skin, fast, weak pulse, feel dizzy, thirsty, or sick
Treatment – call ambulance
Concussion
Symptoms – unconsciousness, memory loss, sick
Treatment – call ambulance
Stitch
Symptoms – sharp pain in abdomen
Treatment – stop exercising, take deep breaths, breath out slowly
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