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What Causes Stomach Cramps During Running?

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Posted on Sat, 11 Jan 2014
Question: Hi for the past few years whenever i go on extremely hard runs i have period like cramps for a couple hours after. i was wondering why this might be
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Answered by Dr. Sree Gouri SR (38 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Loss of electrolytes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. The possible causes for your problem are : - Electrolyte imbalance. Excessive sweating during running can lead to loss of electrolytes. - Loss of water during running can lead to dehydration. -Difficulty in taking breath due to continuous running. These can lead to muscle cramps. By taking adequate water and electrolytes before and after running, cramps can be reduced to some extent. If you have any associated symptoms like white discharge, that may indicate pelvic infection. Symptoms like burning micturition indicates urinary tract infection. In these cases, specific treatment is needed. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. Take care.
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What Causes Stomach Cramps During Running?

Brief Answer: Loss of electrolytes Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. The possible causes for your problem are : - Electrolyte imbalance. Excessive sweating during running can lead to loss of electrolytes. - Loss of water during running can lead to dehydration. -Difficulty in taking breath due to continuous running. These can lead to muscle cramps. By taking adequate water and electrolytes before and after running, cramps can be reduced to some extent. If you have any associated symptoms like white discharge, that may indicate pelvic infection. Symptoms like burning micturition indicates urinary tract infection. In these cases, specific treatment is needed. Hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer followup queries. If you are satisfied with the answer, please give your review at the end of the discussion. Take care.