What Are the Different Kinds of Heat Illnesses?
Heat Cramps- These are a type of muscle cramps muscle cramps that are often felt in legs or the abdomen during intense physical activity. Out of all of the different types of heat illnesses this one is the least dangerous. Heat cramps are usually caused by a loss of fluids due to excessive sweating during exercise. Depleted levels of electrolytes and sodium can result in this painful situation. Dehydration in one of the main culprits of this condition. Remedy- Stop what you`re doing and start stretching exercises to stretch the muscle out, and don`t forget to drink fluids. Heat Exhaustion- Heat exhaustion usually starts with a rise in body temperature followed by nausea, vomiting, dizziness and a headache. If you don`t stop and hydrate yourself you could start to experience lack of co-ordination, dizziness, heavier sweating, cramps and even goose bumps. Remedy- You need to get out of the sun ASAP and rehydrate yourself with fluids and electrolytes. Cool yourself down with wet towels an
