Definition: A clinical syndrome caused by heat stress, such as over-exertion in a hot environment or excessive exposure to sun. It is characterized by SWEATING, water (volume) depletion, salt depletion, cool clammy skin, NAUSEA, and HEADACHE.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): heat exhaustion
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Drugs with this side effect as MedDRA Preferred Term
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