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heat cramps [′hēt ‚kramps] (medicine) Painful voluntary-muscle spasm and cramps following strenuous exercise, usually in persons in good physical condition, due to loss of sodium chloride and water from excessive sweating. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Heat cramps occur when the body depletes itself of salt and you experience painful cramps. ``When the temperature is high, prolonged sun exposure may cause heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and dehydration,'' said Dr. Many others require medical attention owing to exertional heat illnesses such as dehydration, exertional heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and hyponatremia. |
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