When should you go to hospital straight away?

Confusion, collapse, seizure, very hot skin, severe breathlessness, or no improvement after 30 minutes of cooling; Sweating does not rule out heatstroke. Emergency number: 999.

Where can I find medicine specialists?

Most medicine specialists are listed in Dhaka (3,542), Chattogram (1,204), Cumilla (739), Sylhet (478), Mymensingh (457). Pick your district for chamber addresses.

Feeling unwell in the heat

For feeling unwell in the heat, see medicine specialists first.

Heat and dehydration can cause dizziness, headache, nausea or muscle cramps. Move to a cool place and cool the body; give fluids only if the person is fully awake and can swallow.

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Go to hospital now

Confusion, collapse, seizure, very hot skin, severe breathlessness, or no improvement after 30 minutes of cooling
Sweating does not rule out heatstroke

Call 999

Who to see: Medicine Specialists

A medicine doctor can assess heat illness; children should see a paediatrician. Use emergency care for the signs below.

See a doctor today

Symptoms return after initially improving, especially in a child, older person or someone with heart or kidney disease

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Common questions

Which doctor should I see for feeling unwell in the heat (heat stroke hoyeche)?: See medicine specialists first. A medicine doctor can assess heat illness; children should see a paediatrician. Use emergency care for the signs below.
When should you go to hospital straight away?: Confusion, collapse, seizure, very hot skin, severe breathlessness, or no improvement after 30 minutes of cooling; Sweating does not rule out heatstroke. Emergency number: 999.
Where can I find medicine specialists?: Most medicine specialists are listed in Dhaka (3,542), Chattogram (1,204), Cumilla (739), Sylhet (478), Mymensingh (457). Pick your district for chamber addresses. Dhaka Chattogram Cumilla Sylhet Mymensingh