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Does Heat Stroke Cause Brain Damage And Short Term Memory Loss?
I had heat stroke a few years back. I just was told recently my temperature went up to 110 degree. I was 54 at the time, weighed 185 and was in good health. I developed brain damage, my short term memory is very bad now and my body temperature control doesn't work
Thu, 24 Jul 2014
yes heat stroke can cause impairment of variety brain function short term memory loss is one of this function. but take the precaution to cool down your body temperature to nearby 37 Degree Celsius. this can be achieved by applying ice to the body. thanx health care magic.
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