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What are Heat Cramps? Heat
Cramps are the most common, but least serious Heat cramps seem to be connected to heat, dehydration, and poor conditioning, rather than to lack of salt or other mineral imbalances. The cramps usually improve with rest, drinking water, and a cool environment. What Causes Heat Cramps? Heat cramps are muscular spasms that occur when the body loses too much salt during excessive sweating and not enough salt is taken in. With too much water and not enough salt, electrolyte imbalance takes place and the already stressed musclesare further affected. Heat cramps can be caused by different things. It can be caused by overexertion of muscles or inadequate stretching or warm up. Hot weather is not necessary to heat cramps. In
order for the muscles to function properly, they need a strict balance of water,
calcium, and sodium. Whenever the balance is disrupted, regardless of environmental
temperature, heat cramps can occur. Some of the most common symptoms of heat cramps are:
How can Heat Cramps be Treated? There are many ways to treat heat cramps. The type of treatment depends on the cause of the heat cramps. Please talk to your doctor to see that treatment options are best for you.
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