After a day of delivering goods in the scorching heat, 58-year-old Hoang experienced sudden facial drooping and weakness on one side of his body. Doctors diagnosed him with a stroke and provided emergency treatment within the "golden period".
If someone is experiencing heatstroke or heat exhaustion, first move them to a shaded area, loosen their clothing, and apply cool, damp cloths to areas with major blood vessels such as the neck, armpits, and groin.
Dizziness, fatigue, and shortness of breath are common heatstroke symptoms, but they can also indicate heart rhythm disorders, heart failure, or blood pressure imbalances.
A 15-year-old boy suffered multiple organ failure and nearly needed a liver transplant after experiencing heatstroke while running, amidst rising temperatures across the UK.