Review Article
Interactions of Gut Microbiota, Endotoxemia, Immune Function, and Diet in Exertional Heatstroke
Table 1
Predisposing factors for exertional heatstroke.
| Hot, humid environment with direct solar radiation and little wind movement | Insulated clothing | Low ratio of skin surface area to body mass | Recent (1ā3 days) stressful heat exposure | Lack of heat acclimatization | Medications that alter sweat gland function, cutaneous vasoconstriction, or cardiac contractility | Skin disorders (e.g., ectodermal dysplasia, burns, anhidrosis) | Strenuous or prolonged exercise | Overweight, obesity | Dehydration | Diarrhea, vomiting | Use of diuretics and laxatives | Fever and illness | Infectious disease | Low cardiorespiratory physical fitness | Alcohol abuse or drug use | Older age | Sleep deprivation |
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