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Does potassium cause leg cramps?
Potassium is a key electrolyte in muscle contraction. So if your potassium levels or low or high it can cause cramps. Sara, RN
Does drinking cool water relieve muscle cramps?
Eating something high in potassium is more helpful. Bananas are high in potassium.
The hypoxia associated with high altitude can cause?
vasoconstriction of the pulmonary blood vessels
What a large temperature gradient at high altitude of the atmosphere cause?
Polar jet streams
What is healthier - living at low or high altitude?
High altitude
Why do we get altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness occurs when people increase altitude too quickly. What is the cause of altitude sickness? Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. You are at higher risk for acute mountain sickness if: You live at or near sea level and travel to a high altitude. Oct 16, 2017
Does a high-altitude burst cause the purposeful dissemination of radioactive material across an area without a nuclear detonation?
No, a high altitude burst usually reduces the fallout generated, also it is a nuclear detonation.
Is there any danger to a healthy person from high altitude breathing?
There is danger to a healthy person from high altitude breathing because the oxygen level is very low which could possibly cause a heart attack or stroke.
Muscle cramp is likely due to a lack of?
Due to a lack of electrolytes. Drink some Gatorade and plenty of water. Stay away form high sodium foods. And for a down-home remedy, try taking a tablespoon of pickle juice before going to bed. I've seen it work for reoccuring, serious cramps during sleep.
Why do i get menstrual cramps?
you get cramps because you do not streach or youmite have drank ro eat to much of something . when running to get rid of the cramps you should reall streach to the side or it depends where you have themYou get a cramp after exercising hard. your body needs much oxygen so it turns your glucose into lactic acid.
What is the altitude for the Antarctic?
the altitude is high, around 2194m.
Does hypercalcemia cause muscle tetany?
Hypocalcemia ( a low serum calcium level), not hypercalcemia ( a high serum calcium level), tends to cause muscle spasm and in severe cases may lead to muscle tetany.
