Connecticut heat wave leads to dozens of hospitalizations

NBC Connecticut – Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Matt Austin

Dozens of people have ended up at Hartford Hospital after developing medical problems because of the heat. And one concern is people becoming dehydrated.

Doctors say on these hot days, it doesn’t take long – maybe an hour – to become dehydrated.

That might lead to dizziness, headaches or nausea.

“As you become more dehydrated, you may then end up losing consciousness, having low blood pressure and resulting in alterations in mental status and things of that nature,” Dr. Colin Huguenel, of Hartford Hospital, said.

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