On top of this, it's easy to become
in the heat due to what is known as "insensible losses" - e.g. excess sweating - which can also make us tired, she added.Dr Rachel Ward, of the Woodlands Medical Centre in Didcot,, added that a reduced appetite and disrupted sleep can also be major factors for fatigue. "We tend to eat less in hot weather and we often sleep badly, both of which contribute to our energy levels," she said.
All of these symptoms suggest we are suffering from "heatwave tiredness" - an official term used to describe weather-related drowsiness.Dr Johannes Uys, a GP working at Broadgate General Practice in London, told: "I've seen countless cases where individuals overlook or underestimate the effects of high temperatures on their body, thinking they only have to look out for a sunburn.
"However, it's crucial to be able to distinguish general fatigue from signs of a more serious heat-related condition such as heat exhaustion or heatstroke, especially during the height of the summer season, and to not brush it off as something minor."