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From: ron@brl-tgr.ARPA (Ron Natalie <ron>)
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: Re: muscle cramps
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Date: Tue, 10-Sep-85 12:41:43 EDT
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Posted: Tue Sep 10 12:41:43 1985
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> > 
> >      I'd like to see more discussion on the physiology of muscle cramping
> > too, but you've got to remember that there are multiple causes of these
> > monsters.  
> 
> 	Note that some muscle cramps can be caused by heat stroke and
> dehydration/salts deficiency. they can be dealt with quickly by taking
> RAPID measures to rehydrate, lower the body temperature and (temporarily)
> increase salt intake. (Don't do this by taking salt tablets unless you
> really LIKE getting sick - eat salty foods and drink LOTS of fresh water)
> 
> -- 
Careful, rapid cooling of the body core temperature (even though required
in some cases of hyperthermia) causes a whole new set of signs: shakes,
seizures, and shits (as we say in the paramedical community).

-Ron