Heat Cramps (cont.)
Medical Author:
John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEPJohn P. Cunha, DO, is a U.S. board-certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Dr. Cunha's educational background includes a BS in Biology from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, and a DO from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, MO. He completed residency training in Emergency Medicine at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLEWhen to Seek Medical CareHeat cramps can be very painful. A person suffering from heat cramps should consider seeking medical attention if the symptoms do not go away with rest, and after restoring fluid and electrolytes. Heat cramps may be the early signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke, which are more severe forms of heat-related illnesses. Seek medical care emergently if these conditions develop:
If a person has more severe forms of heat-related illness, or thinks they require IV fluids to rehydrate, seek medical care at an emergency department. Viewer Comments & ReviewsHeat Cramps - TreatmentThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was your treatment for heat cramps? Heat Cramps - Signs And SymptomsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What symptoms and signs did your experience with Heat Cramps? |
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