[Disseminated intravascular coagulation caused by exertional heat stroke: a case report and literature review].

To explore the mechanisms and clinical manifestations of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) caused by exertional heat stroke. Analyze the clinical data of a patient with exertional heat stroke in Yichang Central People's Hospital and review relevant literature to evaluate the association between heat stroke and DIC, summarizing clinical presentations and laboratory findings. The patient exhibited symptoms such as high fever and altered consciousness after engaging in intense labor in a high-temperature environment.