Signs of Heat Exhaustion
3. Cramping
Heat exhaustion can lead to cramping, also known as heat cramps. These cramps are intermittent and involuntary spasms of the muscles. They occur when you are active in hot weather and typically affect the major muscle groups. While these cramps are not as serious as other heat-related illnesses, when combined with other symptoms, they can indicate heat exhaustion or worse.
Heat cramps are more likely to appear in individuals who are active or working in hot environments. The most vulnerable of the population tend to be those people with impaired or underdeveloped temperature control mechanisms in their bodies, such as infants, toddlers and the elderly. It is crucial that those individuals who are more susceptible to heat-related ailments stay indoors in a cool environment on hot days.
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