| What should you do if you experience painful muscular spasms after sustained exercise during very hot weather? | Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes | Water is best. • Get help/medical attention • Measure your body temperature If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in the legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise during very hot weather), • Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes • Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one hour Heat-related illnesses are preventable Heatstroke is a medical emergency! 4755995/2026/169 | 229 | relationship | 0.970 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/6.%20Health%20Impact%20of%20Heat_Heat%20Related%20Illnesses.pdf | • Get help/medical attention • Measure your body temperature If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in the legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise during very hot weather), • Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes • Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one hour Heat-related illnesses are preventable Heatstroke is a medical emergency! 4755995/2026/169 | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What action is recommended if heat cramps last more than one hour? | Medical attention is needed | Water is best. • Get help/medical attention • Measure your body temperature If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in the legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise during very hot weather), • Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes • Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one hour Heat-related illnesses are preventable Heatstroke is a medical emergency! 4755995/2026/169 | 326 | relationship | 0.890 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/6.%20Health%20Impact%20of%20Heat_Heat%20Related%20Illnesses.pdf | • Get help/medical attention • Measure your body temperature If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in the legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise during very hot weather), • Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes • Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one hour Heat-related illnesses are preventable Heatstroke is a medical emergency! 4755995/2026/169 | 1 | page=1,block=0 |
| What should you measure if experiencing heat-related symptoms? | Measure your body temperature | Water is best. • Get help/medical attention • Measure your body temperature If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in the legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise during very hot weather), • Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes • Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one hour Heat-related illnesses are preventable Heatstroke is a medical emergency! 4755995/2026/169 | 46 | relationship | 0.890 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/6.%20Health%20Impact%20of%20Heat_Heat%20Related%20Illnesses.pdf | • Get help/medical attention • Measure your body temperature If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in the legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise during very hot weather), • Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes • Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one hour Heat-related illnesses are preventable Heatstroke is a medical emergency! 4755995/2026/169 | 1 | page=1,block=0 |
| What is the general advice regarding heat-related illnesses? | Heat-related illnesses are preventable | Water is best. • Get help/medical attention • Measure your body temperature If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in the legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise during very hot weather), • Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes • Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one hour Heat-related illnesses are preventable Heatstroke is a medical emergency! 4755995/2026/169 | 393 | summary | 0.890 | https://ncdc.mohfw.gov.in/uploads/pdf/6.%20Health%20Impact%20of%20Heat_Heat%20Related%20Illnesses.pdf | • Get help/medical attention • Measure your body temperature If you experience painful muscular spasms (particularly in the legs, arms or abdomen, in many cases after sustained exercise during very hot weather), • Rest immediately in a cool place, and drink oral rehydration solutions containing electrolytes • Medical attention is needed if heat cramps last more than one hour Heat-related illnesses are preventable Heatstroke is a medical emergency! 4755995/2026/169 | 1 | page=1,block=0 |