What's the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? - KCCI Des Moines

In this heat, knowing the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is important.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those suffering from heat exhaustion will experience heavy sweating, cold and clammy skin, fast and weak pulse, nausea or vomiting, muscle cramps, tiredness or weakness, dizziness, headache, and/or fainting.

The CDC states those experiencing heat stroke have high body temperatures, hot and red skin, fast and strong pulse, headache, dizziness, nausea, confusion and loss of consciousness.