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Get information on muscle cramps causes (vitamin deficiency, drugs, lactic acid, dehydration, low calcium, potassium or magnesium), treatment and prevention. ... home > health & living center > exercise & fitness a-z list > muscle cramps index > muscle cramps article...
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Muscle cramps are sudden, involuntary contractions or spasms in one or more of your muscles. They often occur after exercise or at night, lasting a few seconds to several minutes. You have probably had a muscle cramp before.
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Alternate Name(s): Cramps - muscle ... Muscle cramps are involuntary and often painful contractions of the muscles which produce a hard, bulging muscle. Muscle twitching (fasciculation) is the result of spontaneous local muscle contractions that are involuntary. Typically, these ...
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Cramp - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the heraldic device, see cramp (heraldry); for the band, see The Cramps Cramps are unpleasant, often painful sensations caused by contraction or over-shortening of muscles. Cramps can be cause...
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A muscle cramp, technically, occurs when your muscle tightens and shortens causing a sudden severe pain. Muscle cramps generally result from overexertion and dehydration. When you don't have enough fluid in your system, it leads to an electrolyte imbalance that causes your muscles to cramp up.
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Some people are predisposed to muscle cramps and get them regularly with any physical exertion. ... Muscle cramps are very common among endurance athletes (i.e., marathon runners and triathletes) and older people who perform strenuous physical activities.
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MUSCLE CRAMPS GENERALLY OCCUR IN 3 DIFFERENT MUSCLE GROUPS ... Many approaches are used for treating muscle cramps. Massage to the muscle is the first thing that is usually applied. ... Muscle cramps also occur while sitting, walking or even when we are asleep. The most inconspicuous movement can suddenly precipitate...
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www.doctorsexercise.com/journal/cramp.htm
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List of 141 disease causes of Muscle cramps, patient stories, diagnostic guides, full text online books about Muscle cramps, 267 drug side effect causes, 13 drug interaction causes. Diagnostic checklist, medical tests, doctor questions, and related signs or symptoms for Muscle cramps. ... Types of Muscle cramps...
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