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Heat Cramps – Causes and Treatment - Active Health

Stay hydrated and cramp-free! Explore the causes and discover effective treatment strategies for heat cramps. Your comprehensive guide to beating the heat at Active Health.

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Heat Cramps – Causes and Treatment - Active Health

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  1. Heat Cramps – Causes and Treatment • Heat Cramps – Causes and Treatment Active Wellness Clinical Care Team

  2. Heat Cramps – Introduction What is Heat Cramps? • Heat cramps are when your muscles go into spasms that can be really painful. They usually happen when you're doing a lot of exercise in hot conditions, and the spasms can be more severe and longer than usual. Not drinking enough fluids can also make them worse. • The muscles that are most affected by heat cramps are usually your calves, hands, belly, and back, but they can also affect any muscle group you're working on.

  3. Heat Cramps – Causes What causes Heat Cramps? • Heat cramps don't know what's causing them, but it looks like it's something to do with your electrolytes. • Your muscles need different minerals for different things, and if they're not in balance, it can lead to problems. • Sweat has a lot of sodium in it, and if you're drinking fluids that don't have enough sodium, it can cause hyponatraemia, which is a really bad condition. • To help with this, some factories have made sure their workers don't get heat cramps by giving them fluids that have salt in them.

  4. Heat Cramps – Symptoms Signs and Symptoms include:- • It hurts • Involuntary • Weak • Change • Dizziness • Tiredness or weakness • Usually self-limiting (goes away on its own)

  5. Heat Cramps – Risk Factor Risk Factor • Certain individuals are more prone to heat-related illnesses, such as heat cramps, than others. • Those at high risk should consult with their healthcare provider to determine how to reduce their risk, particularly prior to engaging in activities in the hot weather. • Those at higher risk may include those with certain medical conditions, a lack of physical activity, a history of heat related illness, or a substance use disorder. Risk Factor

  6. Heat Cramps – Actions to be taken If you suspect heat cramps:- • Take a break and cool down. Drink some clear juice or a sports drink that has electrolytes in it. • Do some stretching and massage of the muscle group that's affected. • Don't do anything strenuous for a few hours or longer after the cramps go away. • If they don't go away after an hour or two, call your doctor.

  7. Heat Cramps – When to call a doctor Call for emergency when:- • Individuals with high • Weak pulse rates and rapid • Shallow breathing • Particularly when associated with hypertension or low blood pressure, as well as those who are unconscious, disoriented or have a high body temperature • Those with warm, dry skin with elevated or decreased blood pressure and hyperventilation. WhatsApp Us On +91-9999665959

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