Heat Cramps
• Heat cramps are muscle pains or spasms, usually in the abdomen, arms, or legs that might occur in association with strenuous activity.
• Athletes who sweat profusely during strenuous activity
are prone to heat cramps.
• Athletes with high salt concentration in their sweat are
also prone to heat cramps.
• Sweating depletes the body’s salt and fluids. Low salt
level in the muscles can cause painful cramps.
• Heat cramps may also be a symptom of heat
exhaustion.
• If you have heart problems or are on a low-sodium diet, seek medical attention for heat cramps.