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Can dehydration cause severe cramping? and how do you treat it?

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Dehydration, cramps: Dehydration can cause muscle cramps. Best way to avoid and /or treat this is to keep well hydrated by replacing fluids ( drink water).

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Answered 6/10/2015

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