Question

Mike is working hard at marching band practice on a hot Saturday afternoon. He has flushed moist skin and sharp pain in his legs. What heat illness is he most likely experiencing? (3 points)

a
Heat cramps
b
Heat exhaustion
c
Heat stress
d
Heat stroke

Answer 1

Based on the symptoms described, Mike is most likely experiencing heat cramps. Heat cramps are painful, involuntary muscle spasms that usually occur during heavy exercise in hot environments. The sweating that occurs causes the body to lose salts and minerals, which can result in cramping. The symptoms include muscle pain or spasms usually in the abdomen, arms, or legs, which matches the symptoms Mike is experiencing.