Kids and heat exhaustion


what are the symptoms?
what is the diff between exhaustion and heat stroke?
how do you treat it?
how do you prevent it?
how long will the symptoms last?
what should you eat/drink before?
what should you eat/drink after?
was it the exertion or heat, the cause?

kids sports heat exhaustion

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exercises less 
even slightly out of shape
recent illness
not well rested

Not a bad article from mayo

get him on the field a bit at a time over a few weeks.

use light colored clothes. make the clothes a bit loose and cover less of the body

take a water spray to spray on them frequently


dry mouth
thirst
headache
dizziness
cramps
fatigue

Don't let embarrassment keep your child on the field. If dehydration is detected early, fluids and rest might be all that's needed. If your child seems confused or loses consciousness, seek emergency care.

How long heat exhaustion can last in a kid?

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stop activity
take to a cooler place
mist the body
remove the tight clothes
drink water
drink gatorade
drink, even a litle, if nauseated

This ensures the kid is not dehydrated. So continue to give the kids liquids until then.

does sun screen lotion help with heat exhaustion in kids sports?

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this appears to be a nice site: centracare.org


Heavy sweating
Paleness
Muscle cramps
Tiredness
Weakness
Dizziness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Fainting

Lay them down, 
elevate feet slightly 
loosen clothing. 
Place a cold pack on the neck or head 
give them cold, but not iced water

not sure how long even the mild exhaustion effects last. But my son seem to take a couple of days to recover the energy level.