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Heat intolerance

Overview Treatment
Alternative Names:
Sensitivity to heat; Intolerance to heat
Home Care:
Room temperature should be kept at a comfortable level. Drinking lots of fluids is recommended.
Call your health care provider if:

Call your health care provider if there is persistent and unexplained heat intolerance.

What to expect at your health care provider's office:
The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting heat intolerance in detail may include:
  • Time pattern
    • Have you had heat intolerance before?
    • Have you always had difficulty tolerating heat?
    • When did you begin to develop heat intolerance?
  • Associated complaints
    • Is it worse when you exercise?
    • What other symptoms are present? Especially, is there:
      • Fainting
      • Vomiting
      • Dizziness
      • Palpitations
      • Rapid pulse (heart rate)
Diagnostic tests that may be performed include:
  • Blood studies
  • Thyroid studies (TSH, T3, free T4)
After seeing your health care provider:
You may want to add a diagnosis related to heat intolerance to your personal medical record.
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