On a hot day, which can be a sign your body is overheating?

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Answer: Heavy sweating, dizziness and nausea. When your body gets too hot, you can feel very sweaty, dizzy, weak or sick to your stomach. If you or a teammate has these symptoms, CDC says to get medical care right away.

1. CDC, About Heat and Your Health www.cdc.gov/heat-health/about/index.html

   Unusually heavy sweating

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2. CDC, About Heat and Your Health www.cdc.gov/heat-health/about/index.html

   Know the symptoms of your body overheating and know when to seek medical care.

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3. CDC, Heat and Athletes www.cdc.gov/heat-health/risk-factors/heat-and-athletes.html

   Muscle cramping may be an early sign of heat-related illness.

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4. CDC, Heat and Athletes www.cdc.gov/heat-health/risk-factors/heat-and-athletes.html

   Seek medical care immediately if you or a teammate has

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