With very hot temperatures in the forecast, it’s a good time to review treatment options for heat cramps.

Greene County Public Health Director Becky Wolf tells Raccoon Valley Radio heat cramps happen when your body is overworked and dehydrated. She says the typical signs of cramps include heavy sweating during intense exercising or work, along with muscle pain or spasms. Wolf notes if this is happening, get the person to a shady area and have them rest and drink plenty of water or even a sports drink to replace the electrolytes that their body lost. She talks about what someone should do if the person who has cramps gets too extreme.

“Get them medical help right away if they have cramps for over an hour and also if they are on a low-sodium diet, or if they have heart problems, if they have blood pressure issues, diabetes, those kinds of things, get them help right away rather than trying to treat it yourself.”

Wolf adds don’t let someone with heat cramps continue their activities until the cramps have subsided.