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Could Constant Dull Ache In Stomach Be Related To Heat Exhaustion?

My husband is having a constant dull ache in his stomach. He says it feels like a pulled muscle, but doesn't subside when he is resting. It has been extremely hot all week (100 degrees+) and he works outside. Could this be related to heat exhaustion, and what are the best methods to get the pain to subside?
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.

As per the history you have provided, your husband is having a dull ache in stomach, which he feels like a pulled muscle. The pain does not subside on resting.
Yes, this can be due to heat exhaustion.
The treatment would be: Plenty of oral fluids including fresh fruit juices, Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS),
If there is no relief, it would be better to get a physical examination by a Doctor to rule out any intestinal infection which is common, to get vitals of pulse, BP and temperature checked and get investigated like Blood electrolytes and get treated accordingly.
Most important thing is he should stop working in the sun till he gets cured as the next working can make him serious.
So no chances should be taken .
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Could Constant Dull Ache In Stomach Be Related To Heat Exhaustion?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. As per the history you have provided, your husband is having a dull ache in stomach, which he feels like a pulled muscle. The pain does not subside on resting. Yes, this can be due to heat exhaustion. The treatment would be: Plenty of oral fluids including fresh fruit juices, Oral Rehydration Solutions (ORS), If there is no relief, it would be better to get a physical examination by a Doctor to rule out any intestinal infection which is common, to get vitals of pulse, BP and temperature checked and get investigated like Blood electrolytes and get treated accordingly. Most important thing is he should stop working in the sun till he gets cured as the next working can make him serious. So no chances should be taken .