Confusion, loss of consciousness, convulsions, lack of sweating and abnormally high body temps are symptoms of ___________.

• A. Heat stroke
• B. Heat cramps
• C. Heat exhaustion
• D. Heat rash

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that heat stroke is a life-threatening heat-related illness marked by CNS dysfunction and failure of the body’s cooling system. When core temperature climbs very high and sweating stops, the brain can’t regulate itself, leading to confusion or delirium, possible loss of consciousness, and even seizures. The absence of sweating (anhidrosis) alongside an extremely high body temperature is a red flag for heat stroke, signaling urgent medical attention and rapid cooling. This set of symptoms distinguishes it from other heat illnesses: heat exhaustion often includes sweating and less extreme temperatures with weakness or dizziness; heat cramps are muscle pains from electrolyte loss without severe CNS symptoms; heat rash is just a skin irritation without systemic heat illness. So, the combination of confusion, loss of consciousness, convulsions, lack of sweating, and very high body temperature points to heat stroke.