Local hospitals are experiencing a steady increase in heat-related illnesses as extreme summer temperatures persist in the region. WakeMed officials say they’ve treated more than 30 patients for heat exhaustion since Friday, including two new cases just yesterday.
Doctors warn that the most vulnerable groups are children and the elderly, but anyone can be at risk during this kind of heat.
Symptoms of heat exhaustion include:
- excessive sweating
- headaches
- nausea
- and vomiting.
Confusion is also the first sign of heat stroke…