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What is leg cramps?

Leg cramps are episodes of sudden pain in leg muscles caused by involuntary contractions (shortening) of the leg muscle. Most leg cramps happen in the calf muscles and, less commonly, in the feet and thighs.

Symptoms of leg cramps

  • Leg cramps

  • Muscle pain

  • Leg muscle pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for leg cramps

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose leg cramps

  • Have you had leg cramps recently?

  • Do you have any muscle pain?

  • Do you have pain in your shin or calf muscles?

Treatment for leg cramps

Stretching, massaging, or applying heat or cold may provide relief. Some medications may help prevent recurrent leg cramps, depending on the underlying condition.

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  • Muscle pain

References

  • Young G. Leg cramps. BMJ Clin Evid. 2015 May 13;2015:1113. PMID: 25970567; PMCID: PMC4429847.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4429847/

  • Allen RE, Kirby KA. Nocturnal leg cramps. Am Fam Physician. 2012 Aug 15;86(4):350-5. PMID: 22963024.

    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2012/0815/p350.html

  • Young G. Leg cramps. BMJ Clin Evid. 2009 Mar 26;2009:1113. PMID: 19445755; PMCID: PMC2907778.

    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2907778/

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