Heat cramps are the most serious and complex heat-stress malady and requires immediate medical attention.

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Heat cramps are not the most serious form of heat-stress malady; heat stroke is more severe and requires immediate medical attention. Heat cramps are painful muscle spasms that usually occur in the legs and abdomen, often as a result of sweating during strenuous activity and not replacing lost electrolytes.

Heat Cramps Are the Most Serious and Complex Heat-Stress Malady