Emergency Care for Heat Stroke

The hot Texas weather should not be underestimated. Heat stroke can happen when the body gets overheated and can’t cool down on its own. If you’re feeling dehydrated, dizzy, or disoriented, our board-certified emergency room doctors can help.

We’re open 24/7, including holidays, and we’re conveniently located near the I-10 and Pin Oak Rd. intersection. No appointment needed–just walk in.

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Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion

When our bodies overheat (high body temperature), it can lead to risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke . The two conditions are very similar, but heat stroke is an emergency medical situation.

Common symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, dry mouth, heavy sweating, nausea, and weakness. Heat exhaustion can often be treated at home, by moving to a cooler environment and sipping water. However, you should seek medical attention if symptoms don’t improve after an hour. If the signs of heat exhaustion are not taken care of, it can lead to heat stroke.

A key difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke is that heat stroke can include an altered mental state or loss of consciousness. Confusion and fainting are both signs that the person is experiencing heat stroke and you should seek emergency care immediately.

What are the Signs of Heat Stroke?

Excessively high temperatures can quickly cause your body to overheat, even if you don’t feel like you’re doing strenuous activity. It’s easy for heat stroke, sometimes called sun stroke, to sneak up on you if you’re not watching for the symptoms. Knowing the signs and symptoms of heat stroke can help you take swift action to prevent serious health complications and make sure you get the fast medical help you need.

Common signs that your body is overheating include:

  • Heavy sweating or clammy skin
  • Muscle cramps (sometimes called heat cramps) or spasms, especially in the legs or abdomen
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Headache
  • Dizziness

Your condition can progress to heat stroke if you are unable to find shelter in a cool place and drink water. Seek emergency medical attention if you’re experiencing symptoms of heat stroke:

  • Confusion or altered mental state
  • Body temperature above 103ºF
  • Racing pulse
  • Loss of consciousness

Should You Go To An ER For Heat Stroke Symptoms?

Heat exhaustion and heat stroke can be prevented: Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, wear lightweight clothing when out in the sun, and seek shade or air conditioning often.

If someone you know is overheating, immediately move the person to a cooler environment, loosen any tight clothing, and offer them a cool, wet cloth and water to drink. If their condition or heat stroke symptoms do not improve, they faint, or they begin vomiting, seek emergency care immediately. These are signs of heat stroke, which can be fatal if it’s not treated quickly.

ER Katy’s emergency room doctors are here to help, 24/7.

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CONFIDENCE

When panic sets in, you deserve to feel confident in who you seek for medical help. At ER Katy, we seek to combine experience, connection, and comfort to eliminate as much of the stress of your visit as possible!

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Trust is key between doctors and the community they serve. We firmly advocate for full trust through complete transparency. Our team will never chastise you for your questions, concerns, or beliefs.

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Your visit to our facility may be an emergency, but that doesn't mean you should suffer a lack of care or service. That's why our patients are treated promptly while maintaining top-notch bedside service from the entire staff!

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What to Expect When At ER Katy

We understand that medical emergencies are stressful all by themselves. That’s why we aim to make your visit to our emergency room as compassionate, comforting, and efficient as possible, starting with letting you know exactly what to expect when you arrive.

STEP ONE: Be led to your comfortable, private patient room, where you’ll be seen promptly by one of our board-certified emergency medicine physicians.

STEP TWO: Receive an in-depth discussion, diagnosis, and treatment plan for your specific condition or emergency.

STEP THREE: Get the recommended prescriptions or medications from our on-site pharmacy, so you can go straight home!

Conveniently Located in Katy, TX

ER Katy is conveniently located close to the southwest corner of Pin Oak Rd and I-10, near the H-E-B, next door to Alicia's Mexican Grille. Boasting a spacious 7,000-sq. foot facility to help keep you as calm and comfortable as possible in your most stressful of times, it's hard to miss us!

If you need urgent medical care or have experienced an emergency, we’re always ready to help. Walk into ER Katy and get seen fast by a board-certified ER doctor. No appointment required and no wait!

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Took my 2 yr old son on New Year's Eve at 11 pm. They were very prompt and caring. Their treatment was right on the money. He had a very severe allergic reaction.

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Everyone here was genuinely concerned, welcoming, and professional. They were knowledgeable and made sure I understood all possibilities, available services, and best practices. If I need them again, I know they will be my best option.


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Had we not taken our son to ER Katy, it's likely he wouldn't have made it through the night!

"ER Katy Emergency Room saved our son's life. All I can say is that we went to an Urgent Care first, waited a ridiculous amount of time, and after we met [with our nurse we were] sent home. We did not feel comfortable with the "nurse" opinion; he seemed to be getting worse. At 1 AM, we rushed our son to a real doctor at ER Katy in the middle of the night and the doctor (real doctor!) and on-site X-Ray Tech found that my son's liver was cut in half. Had we not taken him to ER Katy (which was very local) it's likely he would not have made it through the night.

They reduced his pain immediately, the staff kept us sane and comfortable. The doctor made calls to transfer him to a specialist. ER Katy Doctors arranged everything. They were perfect, quick, professional, and efficient, and we owe them everything. They have doctors (real emergency room doctors) on staff 24 hours a day. I just thank God for ER Katy."

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