Question

Lucia ran a 5k on a hot afternoon. a few hours later, the muscles in her legs began to spasm painfully. what condition was lucia most likely experiencing?

Answer 1

Lucia is experiencing heat cramp, this is a painful, involuntary muscle spasm that is due to her extreme 5k run on a hot afternoon where she loss fluid and electrolyte. Heat cramps are more intense and more prolonged compare to typical leg cramps, it can be managed by taking lot of water, and electrolyte filled drinks.