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