Self-Care at Home

Heat cramps usually go away whether you do anything or not and respond to home care.

Rest in a cool place and drink fluid mixed with salt.

• Make your own salt solution by mixing 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon table salt dissolved in a quart of water.
  
  
• Commercially available electrolyte beverages and sports beverages such as Gatorade will provide adequate dietary salt intake.
  
  
• Salt tablets by themselves should not be used. They can cause stomach upset and don't adequately replace fluid volume lost.