Temperatures continue to rise into the triple digits in the region, and the Hood River County Health Department is reminding people heat illness, or hyperthermia, is a serious and important medical issue to watch out for during these warm days.  Mild to severe symptoms of heat illness can include: nausea, vomiting, sweating or dry skin, dry mouth thirst, fever, headache, muscle cramps, abdominal cramps, fatigue/exhaustion, rapid heart rate, weakness, and diarrhea.  If experiencing those symptoms, it’s important that you move to a cooler or air-conditioned location, drink plenty of fluids, Take a cold shower or use a cool compress, and remove tight or restrictive clothing.  Heat stroke occurs when an individual has a fever of at least 104 degrees and mental status changes such as disorientation, delirium, irritability, confusion, and seizure.  If heat stroke is suspected, it’s important to call 911 immediately and move the individual to a cooler place and douse with or immerse in cold water.