Heat Stroke
I felt that this topic was so important that I must share my own experiences:
I lived for many years in the Middle East where my passion(still is)was off roading and walking/clambering where ever I got to.I was fit healthy and carrying plenty of water in the car.
Twice I overexerted myself hill clambering(not real climbing)away from the car and had to lay under rocks for two or three hours before I could regain the strength to move back to the car.Both times I had plenty of water in my rucksac and I drank it all(say 3l) without noticible improvement in my condition.The second time I was also carrying two small cans of Isostar isoponic drink and this really did bring me around.Since then I always have similar mineral drink available if I am in the desert.
I will leave others with more scientific knowledge to explain the process properly but I hope this experience helps you all.
Be safe and enjoy!
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