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. 2015 Aug 10;10(8):e0135496. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0135496

Table 1. Clinical features of exertional heat stroke, 2008–2010 cohort with questionnaire.

Signs and symptoms Percentage (number)
Prodromal signs
 Thirstiness 63.5% (92)
 Heavy sweating 60.0% (87)
 Exhaustion 59.3% (86)
 Disturbed gait 46.2% (67)
 Visual field narrowing 31.0% (45)
 Vomiting 27.6% (40)
 Nausea 22.8% (33)
 Headache 18.8% (27)
 Lightheadedness 14.5% (21)
 Absence of sweating 9.0% (13)
Central nervous system impairment
 Coma 60.7% (88)
 Confusion 57.9% (84)
 Seizures 3.7% (6)