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Hypoglycemia, rhabdomyolysis, lactic acidosis, and transaminitis (followed by jaundice 24 hrs after presentation) is common in exertional heatstroke. The exercise consumes the glucose, and hepatic function is impaired (evidenced by abnormal Coagulation profile, and elevated LFT’s) interfering with gluconeogenesis. Glucose must be corrected. ................
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