Heat Exhaustion and Heatstroke: Understanding the Difference
Emergency medicine specialist Charl van Loggerenberg explains the distinction between heat exhaustion and heatstroke, two heat-related illnesses that occur when the body loses control of its thermostat.
According to Dr. van Loggerenberg, heat exhaustion and heatstroke are on the same spectrum, with the body slowly losing its ability to regulate temperature.
the body essentially is slowly losing control of its thermostat
This is particularly relevant during the summer months and end-of-year holidays, when exposure to the sun and heat is more likely.
Author's summary: Dr. Charl van Loggerenberg discusses heat-related illnesses.