A majority of people tend to link leg cramps with winter or even the monsoons owing to the drop in temperature. But you will be shocked to know that leg cramps tend to intensify during summer when compared to winter. Yes, that’s right! These seasonal cramps mostly tend to impact athletes, pregnant women, children, and the elderly population. One should not neglect these seasonal pains as a heat injury (that happen due to heat exposure) raises the chances of mild muscle cramps or even heat stroke.
Dr Pramod Bhor, Director of Orthopedics and Robotic Joint Replacement Surgeon, Fortis Hospital, Vashi, decodes the association between warm temperatures during the summer season and the occurrence of leg cramps.
The connection between rising temperature and cramps: It is a known fact that kids have summer vacations and generally adults have to go on vacations. Hence, summer is the reason for many to initiate an outdoor activity or opt for exercise as it feels enjoyable. A growing number of children and young adults play outdoor sports during summer. As people exercise when the temperature outside is hot, they get muscle cramps due to overuse or even an injury. Moreover, the weather is warm and humid and one sweats profusely leading to rapid loss of fluids from the body and ultimately dehydration. Stay vigilant as muscle cramps will be noticed during tennis, cricket, golf, basketball, bowling, swimming, or do any other strenuous exercise.
How to prevent those unpleasant leg cramps during summer?