What causes lung, stomach, and side cramps during strenuous exercise?

Subject: What causes lung, stomach, and side cramps during strenuous exercise?

Date: Thu Jan 29 19:50:00 1998
Posted by Mike Benchich
Grade level: undergrad
School: Vanderbilt University
City: Nashville State/Province: TN
Country: USA
Area of science: Anatomy
ID: 886125000.An

Message:


I am a competative swimmer and runner.  All to frequently, I 
experience side cramps, stomach cramps, or lung cramps.  It always 
happens during a very strenuous part of a workout.  I have heard that 
it is because of lack of oxygen or too much CO2 in your system or 
something to do with Lactic Acid build-up.  Please explain this to me. 
Thanks!

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