Besides extreme exertion in a hot environment such as an engine room, what causes heat cramps which is pain and spasms associated with the abdomen, le...

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Besides extreme exertion in a hot environment such as an engine room, what causes heat cramps which is pain and spasms associated with the abdomen, leg, and arm muscles?

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Failure to replace salt lost as a result of profuse sweating.

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Besides extreme exertion in a hot environment such as an engine room, what causes heat cramps which is pain and spasms associated with the abdomen, leg, and arm muscles?

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