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13 Year Old, In Camp Having Cramp Aches In Abdomen, Eating Something With Sugar Causing Problems, Sensitive To Heat. Recommendations?

I have a 13 yr old who has been away at camp for the past 5 days. It has been hot... they advise to drink lots of h2o. Despite his efforts he gets hot, then crampy aches start in his abdomen. It seems eating something with sugars makes him bounce back. He is thin for his age. The medical staff has reviewed him, they do not believe he has heat exhaustion/ stroke/ or dehydration.... but this is becoming a concern how sensitive he is to heat. What should I have his MD look for?
Wed, 24 Jul 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
If he is feeling very much heat than others , than it is a cause of concern.
IN my opinion please get his T S H , T3 & T 4 level , thyroid function test.
As you stated that sugar make him bounce , this is a natural because we require carbohydrates for energy in over body .
Excessive sweating also develops leg cramps, so add some salt in sugar syrup for time being.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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13 Year Old, In Camp Having Cramp Aches In Abdomen, Eating Something With Sugar Causing Problems, Sensitive To Heat. Recommendations?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. If he is feeling very much heat than others , than it is a cause of concern. IN my opinion please get his T S H , T3 & T 4 level , thyroid function test. As you stated that sugar make him bounce , this is a natural because we require carbohydrates for energy in over body . Excessive sweating also develops leg cramps, so add some salt in sugar syrup for time being. Good luck. Dr. HET